Director, Engagement Services
Job Summary:
Director, Engagement Services manages and mentors the team members responsible for day-to-day operations, specifically for community development, donor stewardship, alumni engagement, sponsorship, annual giving, associated communications and promotional materials, and various external committees and councils in support of the university. This position supports the campaign and needs of the university by developing, implementing and optimizing strong fundraising programs that grow annual and planned giving results and strengthen the donor pipeline for Ontario Tech.
Nature of work:
The Director, Engagement Services reports to Vice-President, External Relations and Advancement and works collaboratively with the Director, Philanthropy and the rest of the senior management team in External Relations and Advancement.
Responsibilities/accountabilities:
- Oversee a complex advancement, campaign and alumni communications schedule and ensure timely, accurate, results-focused production of all communication and promotional materials (including the major campaign) across platforms and mediums.
- Serve as chief editor for all advancement, campaign and alumni publications.
- Work hand in hand with Communications and Marketing team to ensure coordinated communications across the university and to the external community.
- Manage and mentor team members responsible for day-to-day operations, specifically for community development, donor stewardship, alumni engagement, sponsorship, annual giving, associated communications and promo materials and volunteer management.
- Support the campaign and needs of the university by developing, implementing and optimizing strong fundraising programs that grow annual and planned giving results and strengthen the donor pipeline for Ontario Tech.
- Provide leadership and strategic guidance to the volunteer Alumni Association, Women for STEM Council, Friends of Ontario Tech Committee and various other third party supporters.
- Grow the culture of giving within the Ontario Tech family.
- Nurture and develop effective relationships with colleagues across the university to support internal and external fundraising strategies, community engagement strategies, stewardship strategies, as well as alumni engagement.
Required Skills:
- A curious and strategic individual who likes to collaborate and connect the dots in a fast-paced environment.
- An outstanding written and verbal communicator with strong ability to convey complex information to a variety of stakeholders across multiple formats.
- Able to effectively manage a team, ensuring goals are met and day-to-day operations carried out.
- Stakeholder relationship experience.
- Self-driven, self-disciplined and results oriented.
- A storyteller who understands what motivates and inspires donors, and can successfully utilize this in conveying the university’s story.
- Has a passion for new and innovative ways of doing things.
- Creative; able to identify and develop new opportunities and adapt to changing situations.
- Proven relationship management, project management and management experience.
- Excellent organization, interpersonal and networking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to strengthen relationships with faculty, staff and alumni to establish a culture of philanthropy and encourage a co-operative approach to meeting revenue goals.
- Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and web software applications, and client/donor relations management software.
Required Education:
- A University Program consisting of 4 Academic years in business, marketing, management, communications or related discipline or equivalent education and proven relevant experience.
* Verification of Academic credentials may be required
Required Experience:
- Over 5 years and including 7 years in a fundraising and alumni environment; post-secondary preferred.
- Over 5 years and including 7 years in creating innovative and timely advancement and campaign materials.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until February 25, 2022 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people’s different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
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Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada