Alumni

This position will help develop and implement strategies that engage St. Louis area alumni in supporting the University of Missouri. As part of the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA), we will maximize opportunities in Mizzou’s largest alumni market to cultivate a sense of belonging, amplify alumni impact, and elevate the university's strength and success.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement a comprehensive calendar of events and activities to actively engage St. Louis area alumni, including a flagship event designed to foster high engagement and philanthropic support.
• Recruit, train, and motivate alumni volunteers to support achieving the Mizzou Alumni Association’s engagement goals. Coordinate assistance for the St. Louis Alumni Advisory Committee, St. Louis Scholarship Committee, and STL Ambassador program. Serve as staff liaison for regional alumni chapters in the area adjacent to St. Louis.
• Execute and reinforce a marketing and communications strategy tailored to the St. Louis market, leveraging a mix of engagement channels.
• Lead efforts to enhance financial backing for St. Louis engagement and scholarships, involving identifying, cultivating, stewardship, and soliciting prospective members, donors, corporate sponsors, and advertisers.
• Optimize the impact of existing MAA programs in St. Louis, including young alumni and affinity networks.
• Actively promote and celebrate alumni accomplishments and accolades.
• Spearhead the launch, management, and promotion of new initiatives to bolster alumni engagement.
• Foster collaboration with key campus stakeholders, including Advancement, Athletics, Admissions, and others, to enhance outreach efforts and forge strategic partnerships. Spend time on campus with the MAA team during pre-designated times to build relationships and collaborate on the overall goals of MAA and Mizzou Advancement.
• Support MAA events and programs beyond the designated focus area (such as Homecoming, athletics events, and others) that foster alumni, student, and community involvement and pride.

M-F 8am-5pm This role is based in the greater St. Louis area and will work remotely. Travel to the MU campus 1 or 2 times monthly for in-person meetings and collaborations is required.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• 1-3 years of work experience in alumni relations, volunteer management, or a comparable professional position.
• Familiar with St. Louis neighborhoods and geography.
• Background in event planning and/or fundraising.
• Experience providing top-tier customer service.
• Proven success coordinating and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Adept at taking initiative and keeping projects on track.

Salary Range: $50k -$65k

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: Advancement Manager

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Resume and Cover Letter

As one of Missouri’s largest employers, MU staff members enjoy exceptionally competitive health, PTO and retirement plans. A few highlights:

• Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
• HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
• Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
• Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
• Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
• Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents
• Time Off – Personal time off (PTO) as well as 9 paid holidays.
• Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.