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Director of Membership and Marketing

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201406086664 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $49,895 - $75,998

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Under the direction of the Assistant Executive Director, the Director of Membership and Marketing is assigned primary responsibility for developing and executing the University of California, Alumni Association's (UCRAA) membership program and crafting messages for alumni marketing communications designed to increase awareness of and participation in the UCRAA. Incumbent must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively while achieving defined goals. Incumbent will administer membership acquisition and renewal campaigns; will manage the association's membership benefits program and will oversee and grow our affinity/business partner relationships. Other responsibilities include participating in committees; budget and financial administration; and providing advice and counsel in areas relating to membership programs.Want to join a dynamic team? If you are results oriented, this position is for you! Apply today.

The Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations serves to preserve and promote the relationships between UCR, its alumni, students and many external constituencies. Through its various services and programs, the office engages UCR's alumni, students and external constituencies in support of the university and its tradition of excellence. The office's general objectives are to: -Promote the interests of the University of California, Riverside and strengthen its base of support. -Encourage an ongoing commitment to UCR among its alumni, students, parents, emeriti faculty and staff retirees. -Ensure timely and effective communication between UCR and its alumni and external constituencies. -Encourage greater involvement in UCR's Alumni Association, Parents Association, Student Alumni Association, Emeriti Association and Retirees Association. -Provide services and programs to benefit alumni, students, parents and other constituencies.

About UCR: The University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for groundbreaking exploration of issues critical to Inland Southern California, the state and communities around the world. Reflecting California's diverse culture, UCR's enrollment has exceeded 21,000 students. The campus opened a medical school in 2013 and has reached the heart of the Coachella Valley by way of the UCR Palm Desert Center. The campus has an annual statewide economic impact of more than $1 billion. UCR is the most diverse campus in the prestigious 10 campus UC system and it is the eighth most diverse university in the nation. Recently named a "Next Generation University", UCR has earned a national reputation for excellence in research, teaching and service. For the second consecutive year, UCR has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the top green colleges in North America and for (2013) the Washington Monthly magazine ranked the University of California, Riverside second among national universities in their ninth-annual College Ranking Survey. Measures of social mobility, including enrollment of low-income students, net price and having a better-than-predicted graduation rate, helped propel UCR to the No. 2 overall ranking with an overall score of 93.5 out of a possible 100 points.

Minimum Requirements

-Graduation from college with a major in business administration, journalism, communications, public relations, English, marketing or related field and four years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Knowledge of marketing best practices and direct marketing media including direct mail, Web and email. Demonstrated experience in negotiating contracts.

-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.

-Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and ability to follow through and meet deadlines.

-Ability to be flexible in working independently as well as collaboratively with Advancement, faculty, staff, students and volunteers to achieve defined goals.

-Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact diplomatically with diverse personalities and to exercise judgment and tact in interaction with alumni leaders, donors, parents and various internal/external constituencies. Confidentiality and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents.

-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to present information clearly and logically.

-Proficiency in using the Internet to conduct research.

-Intermediate proficiency in MS suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with donor database applications and online databases. Demonstrated experience with learning and adapting to new computer systems and office procedures. Ability to offer insightful and critical "user" feedback as systems are developed.

-General knowledge and competent skills to perform basic accounting procedures; ability to keep accurate records of expenditures and income.

Preferred Qualifications

-Knowledge of UCR University Advancement and alumni organizational structure and policies and procedures.

-Experience in alumni relations or experience in an educational non-profit environment.

-General knowledge of page layout software and design.

-Experience with Raiser's Edge database.

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 the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.

UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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