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Job Title:
Senior Associate, Game Watch & Athletics
Department:
Advancement | Alumni Association
Position Overview
The Engagement Officer will broaden and deepen alumni and constituent engagement with Ohio State by developing more purposeful, meaningful, impactful, and mutually beneficial relationships, serving as the official liaison between the university alumni game watch groups. They are a subject matter expert for engagement strategies and develops, implements, and evaluates new or existing activities, program, services, and communications within the region.
The Engagement Officer will identify and train volunteers and ambassadors to support the Alumni Association and Office of External Affair's strategic plans and initiatives. They will have oversight of assisting volunteers with speaker requests and related travel arrangements, financial and scholarship-related processes if applicable, forms and filing requirements. This position is responsible for collaborating and building relationships with other Alumni Association and External Affairs colleagues such as Athletics, Regional Alumni Communication Managers, Leadership Annual Giving Officers, college/unit fundraisers & alumni relations officers, prospect research and the Office of External Affairs Events to include the identification of potential donation and/or engagement opportunities with alumni and constituents.
The Engagement Officer reports to the Director of Varsity O and operates with a high degree of independence, decision making capabilities, judgment, consistency, discretion, and fiscal responsibility to include managing expenditures against an established budget. They must be adaptable to shifting priorities and demands to include work week travel (up to 50%) and occasional evening and weekend work. Annually, the Engagement Officer will be able to illustrate metrics such as but not limited to: Number of first-time attendees; Increase in volunteers and volunteer opportunities; increase in Varsity O members; an increase in identified leadership annual giving and major gift prospects.
All members of External Affairs are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University's Shared Values. The Office of External Affairs is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues' ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.
Department Overview
The Ohio State Alumni Association's mission: Through time and change, we enrich firm friendships across our alumni and Buckeye communities to advance the university. With a vision of being the heart of the alumni community inspiring and cultivating engaged citizens throughout their Buckeye journeys, our organizational purpose is to build a community of lifelong champions. We represent the alumni association of the future and believe in elevating the alumni and Buckeye community experience.
As an association, we are a shared service across Advancement as the experts in engagement and the constituent journey. We are one team aligning engagement and philanthropy, responsible for creating advocates on behalf of Ohio State. The organization is supported by 60+ employees, a Board of Directors, and Alumni Advisory Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
65% Engagement
Develops and coordinates engagement and cultivation strategies, opportunities and trends that focus on the university's alumni, donors, constituents and friends and fans; is the direct connection for the Ohio State Game Watches; will identify and train volunteers and ambassadors to support the Alumni Association and Office of External Affair's strategic plans and initiatives; has oversight of assisting Game Watch volunteers with speaker requests and related travel arrangements, financial and scholarship-related processes, forms and filing requirements, and the creation, revision and maintenance of constitutions; and ensures relative data is captured in TAS. Works to support Director of Varsity O in building out former student athlete engagement opportunities including but not limited to, alumni team reunions, coordination of Athletics Hall of Fame induction data management of former student athletes and letter winners.
30% Collaboration
Builds strong relationships with other Alumni Association and External Affairs colleagues such as Regional Alumni Communication Managers, , Leadership Annual Giving Officers, college/unit fundraisers, prospect research and the Office of Advancement Events and Programs to include the identification of potential donation and/or engagement opportunities with alumni and constituents, and determining and coordinating appropriate engagement-focused events.
5% Miscellaneous
Contributes to External Affairs by fostering and exhibiting teamwork, participates on internal committees/workgroups as appropriate, performs other duties as assigned. Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications (We're committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills and experiences and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

• Master's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in program planning and event management.
• Two (2) years of customer relations, volunteer management and/or institutional advancement experience.
• Direct alumni relations and/or fundraising experience.

The Office of External Affairs is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.
In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.
Additional Information:
To learn more about the Office of External Affairs, please visit Advancement Careers
The budget for this position is up to $54,500.52. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.
Function: Development and Engagement
Sub-function: Engagement and Alumni Relations
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
Career Level: S2 Experienced
Location:
Longaberger Alumni House (0022)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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