JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Alumni Relations and Stewardship Officer 1, Development and Alumni Relations

Our Current Opportunity in Development and Alumni Relations

Following the record-breaking success of A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence— the University’s recently concluded $2.2 billion fundraising campaign— a Stewardship Officer is needed to support the Division of Development and Alumni Relations in the Office of Donor Relations and Special Events.

The University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are dedicated to fostering institutional change required to realize a more socially just University and we value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Stewardship this Stewardship Officer will:

• Lead group and 1:1 eSteward training sessions and maintain training resources on a SharePoint site and Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN). Manage scheduling, registration, and training center reporting of eSteward training sessions.
• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications.
• Assist in supporting the network of 40+ stewardship coordinators at the unit-level as well as answering assigned inbound questions through the stewardship@psu.edu help desk.
• Collaborate with the eSteward programming team to provide feedback on system development as well as troubleshooting any functionality issues.
• Manage and maintain eSteward user access including maintenance of stewardship contacts lists and periodic audit of user access.
• Create and distribute the DRSE monthly memo to the university-wide stewardship network. Assist in sending stewardship communications via Listserv.
• Provide support for key stakeholder offices at Penn State impacted by donor stewardship efforts.

This position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience . The successful candidate will also have:

• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.
• Special consideration given to candidates with training experience as well as working knowledge of Penn State Development software systems: eSteward, AWA (data warehouse proficiency preferred).
• Must be proficient in MS Office suite.

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations

As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations Development, you can play an integral role in Penn State’s future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country. We’re looking for leaders who believe in the power of higher education—and philanthropy—to shape the public good. Learn more about the Division of Development and Alumni Relations at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Penn State is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education University Rankings, the Center for World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities: psu.edu/this-is-penn-state

Penn State is also committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just University: equity.psu.edu/diversity-resources

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: statecollegepa.us and statecollege.com

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