KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

 

This position is a self-directed professional officer reporting to the Manager, Alumni Affairs/Executive Director, Alumni Association and working collaboratively in a team of Alumni professionals.

The Advancement Officer, Alumni Affairs is responsible for implementing friend-raising strategies with a focus on relationship management of key alumni and establishing a pipeline for future philanthropic activity across all faculties of KPU. This position creates, manages, stewards and evaluates major relationship building opportunities for the University that aligns with institutional priorities (with emphasis on student support). The incumbent regularly engages with and consults internally with students, staff, faculty and other administrators, and externally with alumni, donors, the general public, businesses, corporations, associations, foundations, service and industry organizations.

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree;
• Minimum 3 years related relationship management experience, and 5-7 years of general fundraising (preferred) and/or relationship management experience;
• CFRE Designation is preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of and respect for the values and culture of a university environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and Raiser’s Edge NXT, as well as routine office systems and procedures with a focus on customer service and relations.
• Demonstrated ability in strong oral and written communication including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive situations and personal and confidential information with diplomacy, tact and professionalism.
• Ability to work as an active team player.
• Ability to be a self-starter, exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, work independently, and establish priorities, meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Intercampus and community travel is required, possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.

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Note to Applicants:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.