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Human Resources

Volunteer Engagement Officer

The Volunteer Engagement Officer is responsible for coordinating all volunteer groups in the Office of Alumni Engagement, including recruitment, orientation, training, scheduling and ongoing support, while supporting volunteer communications, engagement, and recognition programming. This person will manage and grow volunteer committees, manage volunteer expectations and tasks, and be an external representative of Illinois Wesleyan University.  This is a full-time, 12 month, on-campus position.  Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.  

 

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee, execute, and grow a strategic volunteer program for alumni, parents, students and friends of the University; manage all aspects of the volunteer programs, including recruitment, communication, training, stewardship for five affinity groups (Pride Alumni Community, Council for Women, International Alumni Network, Young Alumni Council and Alumni of Color Collective), Parent and Family Council, and Regional volunteer groups; establish goals and implement strategies for recruitment and retention of volunteers; organize on-campus volunteer opportunities; coordinate events, in collaboration with Assist. Dir. of Alumni Engagement.
  • Maintain and leverage our database, ensuring data is accurate and robust; maintain records, statistics and analyses of volunteer program performance; develop plans to maintain ongoing relationships with volunteers; meet volunteer program goals
  • Manage a portfolio of lead volunteer prospects; build strong relationship with volunteers to understand their interests; preferences, and giving capabilities; conduct visits with volunteers and prospective volunteers
  • Participate in departmental events and activities to support overall Advancement and Alumni Engagement goals; research best practices for volunteer management and implement; actively participate in department and alumni relations activities as requested or required (i.e. Homecoming, Family Weekend and Commencement) 

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s required; Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field of study 
  • Three years of relevant experience; volunteer coordination
  • Occasional evening and weekend hours for necessary volunteer coordination

 

Application Information:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/.  Feel free to also include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.  Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.  Submit to:

hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701 

Phone: (309) 556-3536
Fax:  (309) 556-1710 

 

$22.72/hr  (37.5 hrs/week, approx $44k)

 

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

 

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.