What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alumni Communications Manager position at University of California, Riverside?
Position Information
Under the direction of the Executive Director for Brand and Creative Services for University Communications, this position manages all University Advancement alumni marketing communications from concept through delivery. The alumni communications manager is responsible for identifying, creating, and managing strategies and content to communicate with UC Riverside's 136,000 alumni. The incumbent will be accountable for the strong alignment of the UC Riverside brand with alumni, through managing alumni-facing communications channels, and managing communications and marketing projects designed to enhance the UC Riverside alumni experience. The alumni communications manager will collaborate with the Office of Alumni Engagement to support high-priority events, including the Alumni Awards of Distinction, In-Person Regional and Virtual Engagement Events, and Homecoming. This position will acquire and advance a comprehensive understanding of UC Riverside's values, goals, history, brand attributes, strategic positioning, traditions, student body, faculty, staff and administration, and alumni to successfully increase alumni engagement and philanthropic giving to support University endeavors and goals.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Please note, that applicants may be required to submit a work sample as part of the selection process. Additionally, the budgeted amount for this position is up to $82,000. This position is eligible for hybrid accommodations.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Please note, that applicants may be required to submit a work sample as part of the selection process. Additionally, the budgeted amount for this position is up to $82,000. This position is eligible for hybrid accommodations.
Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
Experience
Experience
Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience.
Required
Experience at a membership-based organization, higher education, large nonprofit organization, or public relations and marketing agency.
Preferred
5 years of relevant experience in marketing, public relations, communications, campaigns, or related field
Preferred
Special Conditions
Special Condition
Requirement
Valid Drivers License
Required
Travel
Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
Required
Occasional evening or weekend event staffing may be required.
Required
Minimum Requirements
Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.
Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
Strong interpersonal communication and political acumen skills.
Resourcefulness in finding appropriate solutions to problems and initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing solutions to ensure effective change. Ability to anticipate problems and take necessary action to eliminate or mitigate potential negative effects.
Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
Possesses traits of good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents.
Ability to be flexible in working independently as well as collaboratively with University Advancement colleagues, faculty, staff, students and volunteers to achieve defined goals.
Experience in marketing, public relations, communications, campaigns, or related field.
Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
Knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.
Ability to work within a team, meet deadlines, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and easily adjust to rapidly changing priorities.
Strong skills in event and media activities management.
Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and/or broad general audiences.
Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
Strong interpersonal communication and political acumen skills.
Resourcefulness in finding appropriate solutions to problems and initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing solutions to ensure effective change. Ability to anticipate problems and take necessary action to eliminate or mitigate potential negative effects.
Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
Possesses traits of good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents.
Ability to be flexible in working independently as well as collaboratively with University Advancement colleagues, faculty, staff, students and volunteers to achieve defined goals.
Experience in marketing, public relations, communications, campaigns, or related field.
Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
Knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.
Ability to work within a team, meet deadlines, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and easily adjust to rapidly changing priorities.
Strong skills in event and media activities management.
Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and/or broad general audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of digital video production and best practices including equipment management, script writing, interviewing, shooting, editing, and post-production. Ability to carry, transport, set up, break down video/photographic equipment required for shoots and other projects.
Demonstrated skill in making oral and written presentations through various media formats to a wide variety of audiences to provide information, instructions, or explain subjects of interest.
Skill in mentoring less experienced staff.
Knowledge of digital marketing, content development, and/or social media management.
Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and/or health sciences.
Demonstrated skill in making oral and written presentations through various media formats to a wide variety of audiences to provide information, instructions, or explain subjects of interest.
Skill in mentoring less experienced staff.
Knowledge of digital marketing, content development, and/or social media management.
Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and/or health sciences.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $82,000 - $0
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