Position Description:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings a synergy between the best medical education, research and patient care. Tomorrow’s discoveries happen right here alongside the very people who bring those lessons to our students. Every bit of knowledge, and every advancement, provides our students with an unprecedented, collaborative learning environment, and helps improve the vitality and care of our communities.
As the Executive Director of Alumni Relations, you will, along with the MCW/Marquette Medical Alumni Association, build substantial programs to engage present and future alumni of the Medical College of Wisconsin. The Executive Director is responsible for the development of nationwide activities and programs that strategically engage MCW alumni.
The MCW/Marquette Medical Alumni Association is the University-wide alumni association for the Medical College of Wisconsin. In its university-wide capacity, it supports graduates and students of the Medical School, School of Graduate Studies, School of Pharmacy, Regional Campuses and participants in residency training programs or postdoctoral fellowship programs offered by the schools designated above or hospitals affiliated, engaging programming, volunteer and philanthropic opportunities.
This position dual reports to the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors and the Vice President of Institutional Advancement/Chief Development Officer of the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) and collaborates with the various OIA teams to identify and advance opportunities to secure philanthropic support via alumni engagement activities.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
- At least ten years of experience in alumni relations and external affairs with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships with volunteers and comprehensive program development.
- Demonstrated ability to build and enhance the operations and programs of a college or university alumni association to increase engagement and philanthropy within the alumni community.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout the institution, alumni, other constituents, and the public.
- An understanding of philanthropy programs, ideally in an academic medical setting or other complex institution.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate staff to keep them engaged, energized, and focused on results.
Preferred Schedule:
Position Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum education: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum experience: 10 years of proven leadership/team management experience in higher education and/or healthcare.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred education: Master's Degree
Preferred experience: 2 years of successful track record in advancement, engagement, alumni relations, or operations. Internet research, database query and reporting experience.
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Why MCW?
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
For the full position profile and/or to learn more, please contact:
Amanda Curwick and Nicole Kuehne
Staff Executive Recruitment
staffleadershiprecruitment@mcw.edu
Applications should include a current, uploaded resume and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careersFor a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits
Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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