Director, Advancement Engagement
At PCOM, we espouse to grow a culturally competent workforce to advance healthcare that touches the lives of underserved communities. Diversity and inclusion is the core component of our institutional identity and a key pillar of PCOM's strategic vision. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine affirms that diversity and inclusion are crucial to the intellectual vitality of the campus community. It is through freedom of exchange over different ideas and viewpoints in supportive environments that our graduates develop the critical thinking and citizenship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Since 1899, PCOM has trained highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners, and behavioral scientists who practice a "whole person" approach to care - treating people, not just symptoms. As the field of medicine has changed, we've changed with it - adapting our program offerings to better meet the needs of healthcare providers and the communities they serve. At the main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PCOM), the branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia (PCOM Georgia), and our newest location in Moultrie, Georgia (PCOM South Georgia), PCOM students learn to approach problem-solving in a more professional, more team-oriented manner, which prepares them to work successfully in integrated healthcare settings with other health professionals. At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine you will be part of a caring, professional, and committed community focused on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students.
We are currently seeking to fill our Director, Advancement Engagement position at the Philadelphia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.
Job Title: Director, Advancement Engagement
Department: Institutional Advancement
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Philadelphia, PA
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director, Advancement Engagement reports to the Chief Development & Alumni Engagement Officer and provides strategic direction for engagement efforts that seek to deepen alumni, donor, and student engagement, and involvement among all PCOM programs and campuses. The Director implements a comprehensive program of events and outreach activities to build alumni, donor, and student engagement leading to volunteerism, financial support, and other visible signs of heightened affinity and connectedness. This person will work independently and as a member of the Institutional Advancement team and will coordinate their activities to support the integration of alumni, donor, and student activities with other campus efforts and promote traditions and pride associated with PCOM for all alumni, donors, and current students. The development of strong programs, strategic tactics, and outcome analysis to build long-term relationships with alumni and donors will be key goals.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Engagement Strategy
* Develops ideas for innovative programming and assess existing programming to advance the College and IA strategic plans and to sustain and deepen alumni donor, and student engagement.
* Collaborates with and develops partnerships with faculty and key internal departments on all campuses to create and enhance strategies and tactics for increased alumni, donor, and student engagement.
Event Planning
* Responsible for strategic planning and execution aspects of the following in-person and virtual alumni events:
o Founders' Day
o Reunion Celebrations
o Alumni Receptions at Professional Meetings, including AOA, ACOFP, POMA
o Regional Alumni Events
o Campaign Events
o Graduate Program Networking Events
* Plan and manage logistics of cultivation, recognition, and stewardship events, designed to increase awareness and support of the College. Both in-person and online events.
o President's Fireside Chat
o Lectureships
o Stewardship Events
* Analyzes data and feedback from past events and surveys to implement new events and initiate changes for existing events.
Donor Relations
* Assist in the building and strengthening of relationships with donors and prospects by having a thoughtful understanding of the donor pipeline.
* Familiarity with any special considerations and/or preferences for donor contacts.
* Work to create and implement highly individualized projects, including, but not limited to, donor signage, and recognition events, including the arrangement of special meetings for donors and their fund beneficiaries.
* Maintain an annual schedule for lectureships and keep donors and leadership informed of upcoming dates.
Management of Direct Reports
* Manages and supervises Senior-Coordinator, Advancement Engagement, who oversees initiatives that develop and sustain student engagement and support the transition of students to being engaged alumni on the Philadelphia, Georgia, and South Georgia campuses.
* Directs daily operations of Advancement Engagement, including supervising staff, making personnel recommendations in accordance with PCOM policy, and overseeing implementation and assessment.
Communications
* Manages and creates email and print communications and online registration for alumni and donor events by collaborating with Director, Advancement Communications.
* Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
* A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum of five years professional experience with alumni relations, events and communications is required, preferably within an institution of higher education.
* A minimum of two years as a supervisor are required.
* Experience and comfort working with diverse communities and interacting with a variety of constituencies, including alumni, staff, students, volunteers, guest speakers, donors, etc.
* Knowledge of GSuite, Microsoft Office is required.
* Proficiency in Zoom, GoogleMeet, and other virtual meeting platforms is required.
* Experience using iModules/Encompass and/or web content management programs and email marketing platforms is preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* The ability to work evenings and weekends. Travel is required.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Impeccable attention to detail and proven organizational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Required Licenses/Certifications
* A drivers' license is required
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement
PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.
