Development Assistant Director - Alumni Relations

Number of Positions In Requisition

1



Job Details

Supports programs and executes activities that strengthen relationships with constituents including donors, alumni, volunteers, and other key groups. The position supports meaningful engagement and stewardship opportunities that promote long-term relationships with the organization and its mission. The incumbent coordinates communications, programs, events, stewardship activities, and other initiatives that enhance the constituent experience and support organizational priorities.

Job Description

Summary
Supports programs and executes activities that strengthen relationships with constituents including donors, alumni, volunteers, and other key groups. The position supports meaningful engagement and stewardship opportunities that promote long-term relationships with the organization and its mission. The incumbent coordinates communications, programs, events, stewardship activities, and other initiatives that enhance the constituent experience and support organizational priorities.

Job Duties

• Develop and manage engagement and stewardship activities for assigned constituents and programs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with constituents, including donors, alumni, volunteers, prospects, and institutional partners.
• Coordinate communications, events, recognition, and other activities that support constituent engagement and stewardship.
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for assigned constituents or groups and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 3 years experience in development, alumni relations, stewardship, nonprofit management, customer relations, or business development.
• Proven ability to work independently under general supervision and tackle difficult problems using broader business context.
• Strong communication and influence skills; ability to partner with executives and cross‑functional teams.
• High emotional intelligence and relationship building; strong research and strategic analysis.
• Expertise in word processing, spreadsheet, CRM/database and presentation software required.
• Ability to develop trust and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across an organization.
• Responsibility for strategy execution and the achievement of defined performance goals.
• Possess the ability to work independently as well as cohesively as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years health related or educational fundraising experience.
• Experience in healthcare/education environments.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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