Director, External Relations, College– Dean, Education, Health & Human Services – [Job #998506]

Kent State University has the following employment opportunities.

Director, External Relations, College– Dean, Education, Health & Human Services – [Job #998506] – Kent Campus – Kent, OH Opportunity To direct the development and implementation of comprehensive external relations initiatives and priorities in partnership with the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (DPAE). Reports to Dean, College. Duties: Provide college leadership with the University’s comprehensive campaign, philanthropic priorities and external relations. Partner with DPAE communications project manager(s) and philanthropic advisor(s) on alumni communications and annual giving outreach, and major gift giving strategies, respectively. Develop and coordinate alumni outreach, donor communication and stewardship efforts for specific geographic or affinity-based constituencies. Manage donor services, such as, but not limited to, annual giving initiatives, donor events, fund support, and scholarship administration in partnership with DPAE. Ensure that college leadership is engaged with donors, prospects and volunteers. Develop and implement alumni and donor-centered engagement strategies in consultation with faculty, staff and other DPAE staff. Identify, engage and foster meaningful institutional relationships with prospective supporters. Assist and participate in community engagement initiatives. Coordinate with the Corporate and Foundation Relations staff on corporate and foundation donors. Coordinate communications, marketing and alumni/donor outreach through DPAE communications team. Identify and cultivate external partnerships that promote the mission and goals of the college. Organize and manage special alumni events, college centric alumni award events, and college and program milestone events. May provide direct supervision of classified staff. Serve on various committees. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five years of fundraising, sales, communications and/or events experience. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and overnight travel.

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