Alumni Membership Associate

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. A top public university, UCI has become internationally recognized for improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. Today, UCI continues to inspire change and pioneer new ideas with the support of its generous partners, alumni and friends.

Through the combined efforts of the University Advancement & Alumni relations team, the university is able to share its amazing achievements, build lasting relationships and generate support for important campus programs and initiatives. University Advancement seeks to strengthen contributions in research, education, and service; accelerate the university's place among globally preeminent research universities; and bring together passions, skills, and creativity to further improve people's lives.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Business Development, the Alumni Membership Associate is responsible for managing the alumni membership program including membership activities, constituent relations, record and database management in Salesforce (Zotforce) including research and analysis, marketing/sales, creation of campaigns and revenue generation. The Alumni Membership Associate assists in the development of membership campaign strategy. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating/monitoring the member activities of the programs, ensuring that members are cultivated in a timely and appropriate manner. The incumbent provides exceptional customer service at all times and must have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and interact effectively with staff and alumni. They are responsible for the organization of complex, confidential and sensitive issues of a broad scope related to alumni relations, major fundraising, and public relations which supports the professional objectives and activities of University Advancement and Alumni Relations.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$60,300 - $$66,690 (Annual).

Required:

• Knowledge of basic concepts and principles of building and maintaining effective relations with a variety of alumni and other key constituencies.
• Organizational skills including skill to meet prescribed deadlines, prioritize workload, work with frequent interruptions under constantly changing priorities; event planning skills.
• Written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including tact and political acumen to effectively represent the institution. Effective interpersonal skills to communicate collaboratively, and provide excellent customer service.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills. Resourceful 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.
• Applicable computer skills. Skill to use a personal computer and computer software programs at the level of sophistication required for the development office. Proven ability to use MS Office programs and familiarity with the Internet to conduct searches.
• Ability to be flexible in working independently as well as collaboratively with Advancement and faculty and staff to achieve defined goals. Use initiative to organize and follow through with complex tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and work with large database to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting.
• Ability to exercise the utmost level of confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task. Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced position. Ability to be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative as well as good judgment in determining when additional guidance is needed. Strong attention to detail required.
• Ability to organize tasks and meet deadlines in a position that requires attention to multiple projects, and to work quickly and effectively on deadline projects in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to track and maintain membership records in an electronic format.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of the institution, its mission, vision, goals, achievements, policies, and infrastructure.
• Skill to research, analyze and develop reports, proposals and external relations materials.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM platform

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.