Rank: Administrator II
Search Number: [S24-027]
Job Posted: August 6, 2024

Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice.  Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. The University is located in New Haven, a city rich with arts and culture, and less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston.

Through innovative and best practices, the Alumni and Donor Engagement team inspires philanthropy from and engagement of alumni and donors for the benefit of our students and the University’s mission. Focused on creating opportunities for lifelong and meaningful relationships with University stakeholders, this team is a conduit to connect our internal and external constituencies.

More specifically, this position reporting to the Associate Vice President for Alumni and Donor Engagement will support the work and activities of the Offices of Alumni Relations, Donor Relations and Annual Giving. This position will work directly with the personnel of these offices to accomplish immediate and long-term tasks, strategies and goals. These include but are not limited to providing strategic, innovative, and experiential opportunities for alumni, current students, and campus partners (both internal and external); to foster support for the Southern Connecticut State University community through increasingly robust support via annual strategic campaigns and multimedia marketing; and to foster, promote and strengthen long-term engagement and high-value interactions with donors.

Position Responsibilities

Assists with digital and web-based communications and content curation, including but not limited to MyEmma, ThankView, Hustle, SCSU Website and future software and applications.

Assists in the operation of software and cloud-based platforms used as part of the work of the Alumni and Donor Engagement including but not limited to Raisers' Edge NXT, NextGen and any future platforms or software. This may include but not limited to list generation, data entry and processing, and report building and processing.

Assists in supporting Alumni Association, Alumni and Donor Engagement and Institutional Advancement events from inception to execution as directed by Alumni & Donor Engagement staff.

Assists in the creation and editing of written communications including but not limited to annual giving, donor relations and alumni relations emails, letters, newsletters and invites.

Supports the Associate Vice President for Alumni & Donor Engagement and the Vice President for Institutional Advancement with special projects and assignments as it relates to alumni engagement, donor relations and fundraising.

Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Two years of related work experience. Demonstrated knowledge and ability in the use of personal computer equipment and standard office software such as Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated proficiency in professional writing. An equivalent combination of credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered.

Application

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Brett Santo, SantoB1@southernct.edu by September 4, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.