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Classification Title:Administrative Staff
Position Title:Program Assistant, Alumni & Family Engagement
Position Number:O00508
Pay Grade Level:CSS 10
Department:Alumni and Family Engagement
Posting Number:S 121301264
Full or Part Time:Full Time
Number of Months:12
FTE:1
Work Schedule:M-F, 8:30 – 4:30 pm
Basic Function:The Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the Alumni Engagement Programming and Family Engagement and Denison Professional Network teams in the Alumni & Family Engagement Office to successfully execute the strategic plan priorities focused on alumni engagement. These strategic priorities include, but are not limited to, regional and lifelong programming, early engagement (students and young alumni), affinity networks, volunteer engagement and the professional network. The position is a member of the Alumni and Family Engagement Office and the Institutional Advancement Division.
This position will assist in managing all aspects of the Alumni Engagement Programming and Denison Professional Network initiatives including event and program logistics, supply inventory oversight, office and staff expenses, budget, purchasing, data and report compilation and other projects as needed.
- Event/Program Logistical support including but not limited to venue research, contract processing, creating, and managing registration sites, creating nametags, ordering supplies, and ensuring coding of events and attendees in the alumni database.
- Reporting/Budgetary/Statistical support – maintain and compile relevant data and reports using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT database. Prepare reports, communication lists, and statistical information for staff and volunteers as requested.
- Customer Service Responsibilities – assist with correspondence to internal and external constituents and responding to inquiries regarding alumni engagement programs and initiatives.
- Partner and collaborate effectively with department, division, and University colleagues to deliver high-quality engagement programing for alumni
- Represent Alumni & Family Engagement and Institutional Advancement at events and key programs as necessary (including but not limited to Homecoming, Family Weekend, Reunion Weekend, Commencement)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required: High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
Relevant experience can be substituted for education.
Position requires walking, climbing stairs and ability to move up to 20 lbs using appropriate equipment or assistance as needed.
Contact(s):Ed Lenane
Contact Phone/Extension:740-587-6563
Contact Email:lenanee@denison.edu
Open Until Filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:All applications submitted by January 8th will receive full consideration.
Denison University Background Check Statement:The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.
Denison University EEO Statement :EEO Statement
Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at Denison Forward.
ADA Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.
