General Information
| Job Description | ALUMNI EXTERNAL REL SPEC 2 | Working Title | Program Manager, Student Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006298 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | Alumni Engagement - D01187 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Implements noncomplex programs, events and/or communications strategies designed to inform alumni and key constituencies of institutional programs, activities, policies, and practices. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the direction of the Director of Young Alumni Engagement, the Program Manager of Student Engagement will create, manage, and oversee student programs to actively and meaningfully engage UC Riverside students. They will engage UC Riverside's diverse student body and foster a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment that promotes student engagement and builds a lifelong relationship with UCR. The program manager will serve as the primary liaison to student organizations as related to events, serves as the advisor to the Student Alumni Association, and recruits, trains, and supervises a student leadership board. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Possess a valid driver's license to drive in the state of California. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
May research various topics and gather relevant data to inform unit strategic plans.
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20 |
May coordinate meeting or events logistics between institutional, alumni and other outside constituencies. May plan alumni events
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40 |
| Communications and Miscellaneous; Student Staff Supervision. Assist in the development and implementation of programs designed to engage alumni and students. Provide programmatic support for engagement events such as Convocation, Commencement, Chancellor's Dinner, Alumni Awards of Distinction, reunions, alumni clubs and chapters, and regional alumni events. Identify alumni for recognition programs and for features in various alumni media. Assist in the development of new initiatives and other programs as assigned. Attend meetings of the UCR Alumni Association Alumni Engagement Committee. | 10 |
| Serve as the primary liaison to the student organization in their event/program planning concerning event facilities and catering. Assist in alumni outreach where and as appropriate. Serve as the adviser to the Student Alumni Association (SAA). Recruit, train, and supervise a student leadership board consisting of current UCR student volunteers. Provide developmental leadership and management of the Student Alumni Association. Develop, implement, and manage short-term and long-range plans to establish a productive continuum of student, alumni, parent, donor, and prospective student engagement. | 30 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of basic concepts and principles of building and maintaining effective relations with a variety of alumni and other key constituencies. | Required |
| Basic knowledge of the institution, its mission, vision, goals, achievements, policies, and infrastructure. | Required |
| Organizational skills including skill to meet prescribed deadlines; event planning skills. | Required |
| Written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including tact and political acumen to effectively represent the institution. | Required |
| Analytical and critical thinking skills. | Required |
| Applicable computer skills. | Required |
| For staff in Government/Community Relations: basic knowledge of public policy and the legislative process. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience in successfully coordinating and executing the logistics of programs, special events, meetings and receptions. | Required |
| Proven skill to maintain strict confidentiality and work effectively under pressure. | Required |
| Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. | Required |
| Knowledge of and experience with Raisers' Edge database | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must be able to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |