Program Manager, Forever Buffs Engagement & Outreach

The University of Colorado Boulder Advancement department
encourages applications for a Program Manager for Forever Buffs
Engagement and Outreach! The Program Manager is responsible for
contributing to the planning and execution of impactful alumni and
donor engagement and stewardship efforts for the Alumni
Association. This role is critical to the engagement efforts for
the Office of Advancement at CU Boulder and joins a team that
focuses on alumni and donor relations, alumni engagement, events,
marketing communications activities, budget management and
interacting with the Forever Buffs Advisory Board. 
Under the guidance of the Director, Forever Buffs Engagement &
Outreach, this position is tasked with supporting the programmatic
planning and execution that achieves the unit’s goals in engaging
alumni and other constituents, promoting the reputation of the
Alumni Association, stewarding alumni and donors, and increasing
impactful engagement for CU Boulder. This position will support key
engagement activities associated with our athletic pre-game events,
ForeverGold events, regional, local and virtual engagement
activities, communications and stewardship activities for
attendees, as well as being responsible for budgets. Specific
duties may change over time and each year in the performance
planning cycle areas of responsibility will be delineated. 
  The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building
a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students
dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We
are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and
individuals with disabilities. Who We Are CU Boulder Advancement is
committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration,
passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values
define our culture and drive our engagement and fundraising
success. 
At CU Boulder Advancement, we allocate time and resources to
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Our efforts contribute
directly to our division’s core values and to advancing CU
Boulder’s mission through impactful fundraising and engagement
results. As a team and as individuals, we commit to learning about
and challenging systems, policies, and practices that enable
oppressive ideologies to recur in our community. (Oppressive
ideologies include racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism, and other
“isms” that cause harm. This list is not exhaustive and may evolve
in our pursuit of collective liberation.) Embracing our
responsibility to lead and model helps promote the culture we
desire while supporting our internal and external constituents.
Accountability for our commitment to DEI is established through
specific individual and team goals that evaluate our progress and
growth. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Programmatic
Oversight/Task Execution/Tactical Work

• Under the guidance of the Director, contribute to and, at
  times, lead the planning and execution of signature alumni and
  donor engagement programs and events; work towards exercising
  autonomy in these areas. These signature events will include but
  are not limited to athletic pre-game activities, Homecoming events,
  Forever Buffs Advisory Board meetings and the Roaming Buffs Launch
  Party. 
• Implement and support the tactical implementation of the Alumni
  Association engagement and outreach activities as
  specified. 
• Under the guidance of the Director, forecast, manage and
  supervise all budget expenditures for programs under position’s
  purview; work towards autonomy in this area. Works in coordination
  with accounting department to ensure all payments are received and
  accurately processed. 
• In partnership with the Director and team members, review the
  effectiveness of programs and make suggestions for modifications
  and improvements. 
• Review event & engagement marketing and communications
  materials including but not limited to invitation/list generation,
  audience segmentation, special handling, registration, event
  communications, and post-engagement surveys. 
• Regularly track and report engagement metrics as required
  meeting associated quarterly deadlines. 
• Serve as the event manager for the ForeverGold signature
  stewardship events. Based on the vision and strategy set forth by
  the Director, you will be responsible for the conceptualization,
  design, attendee management (list generation & registration),
  marketing & communications, execution, and program management,
  including possible sourcing and management of student and
  professional volunteers, from pre-event to post. 
• Manage alumni engagement follow-up and stewardship processes
  which may include writing follow-up communications and surveys,
  inputting and ensuring accuracy of contact reports, and ensuring
  alumni are classified in correct categories for further
  communication activities. 
• Support the CU system significant events as the CU Boulder
  liaison which includes managing the marketing for the events.
  Events include CU Night at the Zoo Lights, CU Night at the Stock
  Show and CU Night at the Rockies. 
• Manage game day ticket allocations for ForeverGold games and
  support home/away game football and basketball ticket
  allocation. 
• Complete project briefs promptly for all projects under
  position’s purview. 
• Direct student support staff and volunteers who will assist
  with event operations, set up and execution. 
• Serve as a collaborative partner to campus entities such as
  athletics and others as needed and provide consistent flow of
  information regarding the team’s alumni engagement
  efforts. 
• Engage development officers to enhance participation in donor
  relations and alumni engagement events and programs. 
• Conduct regular online research and benchmarking to ensure
  events and programs are effective in achieving established
  goals. 

Other Engagement Duties as Assigned

• Partner with campus partners to engage, steward and manage
  important alumni, donors, volunteers and allies to the Alumni
  Association. 
• Meet annual contact metrics. 
• Represents Alumni Association at alumni engagement roundtable
  meetings, Board meetings and other campus and division meetings.
  Coming prepared to contribute and share your voice and insights
  with colleagues. 
• Responsible for special projects as requested by
  management. 
• Supports all Alumni Association staff members, demonstrates
  leadership by example and cultivates positive morale with all staff
  members. 
• Completes other duties as needed.

What You Should Know

• This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with
  some days on campus and some days remote. This position may require
  local, regional, and out-of-state travel to engage with university
  constituents and will regularly be required to work
  evenings/weekends. 

What We Can Offer

• The salary range is $60,000-$69,628 annually. Relocation
  assistance may be available within department
  guidelines. 

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental,
retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The
University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in
Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education
environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder. What We
Require

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or combination of
  education and experience. 
• 1+ years of professional, job-related experience.

Please apply by February 7, 2024 for
consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.