Director of Development/Recruitment Specialist

About the role

The Director of Development/Recruitment Specialist manages alumni relations and events, engages with current students, and assists with the recruitment of prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual plan for alumni engagement, activities, and communications.
• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, events, and activities.
• Create promotional materials to highlight fundraising goals and progress.
• Monitor fundraising budgets, allocate resources effectively, and track expenses related to fundraising activities.
• Oversight of alumni management and communication.
• Provide leadership to conceptualize, plan, and manage events for alumni gatherings.
• Manage a database with alumni contact information, employment information, and other key information.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain information from graduating student surveys and other surveys as necessary to the Student Affairs Office.
• Work with the faculty, staff, and students to develop engagement activities for current School of Pharmacy students.
• Represent the SOP at Green & White Days, Pre-Pharmacy Club, classroom/school visits.
• Assist in planning and management of social media content calendar.
• Coordinate tours, presentations, high school and college fairs, and other recruitment events.
• Respond to general inquiries regarding admissions requirements and processes.
• Maintain contacts with counselors, advisors, and faculty in the recruiting market.
• Attend training to maintain up-to-date knowledge in job-related functions.
• Assist with all Student Affairs events and activities as delegated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in development, fundraising, or alumni relations.
• Experience in higher education and/or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Grant writing and proposal development.
• Event planning and execution.
• Database management.
• Alumni engagement and relationship building.
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Communication and public speaking.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Admissions and recruitment.
• Marketing and promotional materials creation.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Retirement plans.

Pay

$80,000 - $90,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend work required.