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Program Manager, Student Relations & Career Services

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
201408048063 Full Time 8AM - 5PM -

Position Information

In consultation with the Director of Philanthropy & Young Alumni Engagement, the Program Manager, Student Relations & Career Services, manages the strategic development, implementation and execution of student programs designed to increase student awareness and appreciation of maintaining a lifelong engagement with the university. Identify, conceptualize, plan and implement new programs that strengthen student-alumni relationships and help to build a culture of philanthropy. Manage, develop and grow the Alumni Career Network. Incumbent also will participate in other UCRAA programming as assigned.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

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two year's job experience in career services, and/or alumni/student relations field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience to plan, organize, and promote alumni and student programs and activities and manage volunteers in accomplishing established goals and objectives.
Demonstrated experience in successfully coordinating and executing the logistics of programs, special events, meetings and receptions.
Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate, both verbally and in writing, using tact and diplomacy with the campus community including students, alumni, faculty, staff, volunteers and co-workers.
Demonstrated experience using proper grammar and punctuation to write articles, reports and public relations materials.
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish professional working relationships and interact effectively with the campus community.
Skill in time management including the ability to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment.
Proven skill to maintain strict confidentiality and work effectively under pressure.
Demonstrated skill to proficiently operate a PC for word processing, maintaining databases, creating spreadsheets, and preparing reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook or comparable software.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to interpret, support and apply campus policies and procedures.
Knowledge of and experience with alumni work, higher education and/or non-profit organizations.
Knowledge of and experience with Raisers'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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