Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Associate

Location: Columbus Campus

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Department

Advancement | Development Constituency Fundraising

Position Overview

The Arts and Sciences (ASC) Engagement Team is a subset of the larger ASC Alumni and Development team, focused on building and deepening relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the college. The team’s efforts aim to strengthen constituent connections to both the college and the university, thereby increasing engagement, philanthropy, and awareness.

Under the direction of the Consultant, the Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Associate leads the planning, coordination, and execution of both virtual and in-person events and programs that connect alumni and donors to the life of the college. This role is central to designing meaningful engagement experiences that foster lasting relationships with Ohio State.

Serving as project manager for the ASC Engagement Team’s event workflow, the Senior Associate will oversee logistics, assign responsibilities during high-volume periods, and ensure smooth execution of events. They will also collaborate with departments and centers to develop programming that highlights ASC’s academic and research strengths.

This position supports ASC’s 38 departments and 20+ centers and institutes. The Senior Associate will proactively build relationships with faculty and staff who plan and promote alumni and donor engagement opportunities at the departmental level.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, and be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They should be adept at identifying opportunities to share compelling content, comfortable with technology, and proficient in tools such as video conferencing platforms, Excel, and CRM systems..

All members of External Affairs are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values. The Office of External Affairs is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional travel as needed.

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is Ohio State's laboratory for discovery and creativity. By bringing together ideas and disciplines to create bold, new connections, we empower people and their potential, envision the unimagined, advance innovations and solve unrelenting problems at a scale few others can match. We have 38 academic departments and schools, 80+ majors, 17,453 undergraduate and 2,285 graduate students and 260,000 living alumni.

Duties and Responsibilities

70%

Under the direction of the Engagement and Alumni Relations Consultant, the Senior Associate leads the planning, coordination, and execution of both virtual and in-person events that connect alumni and donors to the life of the college. Serving as the primary planner, contact, and decision-maker for all ASC-owned events, the Senior Associate establishes strategic goals in collaboration with development partners and designs experiences to achieve those goals.

They oversee all event logistics and timelines, ensuring exceptional customer service throughout. As project manager for the ASC Engagement Team’s event workflow, they assign responsibilities during high-volume periods, ensure smooth execution, and serve as a resource for colleagues managing events outside the engagement team. They will also develop toolkits and resources to support faculty and staff in delivering high-quality engagement experiences.

In partnership with departments and centers, the senior associate will create programming that supports ASC’s academic and research mission. Additional responsibilities include maintaining expenditures within the budget in coordination with our fiscal associate, evaluating event outcomes, and developing follow-up plans to assess return on investment.

20%

The Senior Associate will maintain ongoing communication with departments during planning phases and build strong relationships across campus to enhance collaboration and efficiency. They will research and negotiate contracts with vendors for event-related goods and services, manage volunteers, and ensure accurate data capture in The Advancement System (TAS).

10%

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Two years of professional experience in event management, alumni relations, constituent engagement, donor relations, or a related field.
• Desired Qualifications (We’re committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills and experiences and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)
• Experience in higher education alumni/constituent relations.
• Experience with program planning and administration;
• Experience working with and managing high level volunteers/donors.
• Familiarity with Content and Constituent Management Systems as well as other web-based communication and tracking tools.
• Experience with digital communication and event tools, such as but not limited to: Zoom, MS Teams, Webex, etc.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus
• The Office of External Affairs is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

You Need to Know

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the vibrant, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity provides exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing research and outreach. Learn more here: https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.

In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.

Additional Information

• To learn more about the Office of Advancement, please visit advancement.osu.edu.
• The budget for this position is up to $60,020.37 The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.
• Function: Development and Engagement
• Sub-function: Engagement and Alumni Relations
• Career Band: Individual Contributor – Specialized

Career Level:S2

Location

Jennings Hall (0014)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

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