Specialist IV - Coordinator for Sponsorships, Programming, & Affinity Partnerships

Requisition: 202400041SOccupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-ProfessionalHiring Salary: Monthly-StaffDepartment: Alumni Relations & Annual GivingGeneral Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in public relations, marketing, advertising, or a related field. Two years of fundraising, sponsorship solicitation, marketing, or related experience. Knowledge of university alumni relations and database management is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties: Performs advanced specialist duties for the SHSU Alumni Association.Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only): Performs highly advanced specialist duties. Accountable for the execution and follow through of complex and technical responsibilities. Manages sponsorship acquisition activities and stewarding relationships for long-term partnerships. Identifies event-funding opportunities and secures needed financial commitments for funding of major events. Solely responsible for the planning, management, and execution of the annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament and the SH 79 awards program and luncheon. Assists the Director for Membership and Engagement in the development of program marketing strategies, development, and execution of agreements, production of agreed upon strategies and stewarding relationships for long-term partnerships. Leads activities that increase Alumni engagement and align to the SHSU Alumni Association mission and engagement objectives. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards alumni and donors, specifically related to raising funds to support events. Secures needed financial commitments for funding of major events. Manages accurate databases of event sponsors for alumni relations and development office use. Creates sponsor benefits tailored for levels of support for each alumni event. Works closely with the University Development Office to identify potential event sponsor prospects and devise strategies to engage these individuals/groups. Follows up and maintains regular communication with sponsors and other event supporters, alumni, and donors to engage them more closely with the Alumni Association and University. Maintains effective dialogue and ongoing stewardship with event stakeholders, thus continually strengthening these key relationships. Attends special events and other University related events as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.