Job Description

Purpose: Administrative Associate, School of Dentistry Office of Alumni and Development will serve as administrative liaison for the School of Dentistry.

Organizational Relationship: The Office of Alumni Relations in the UMKC Division of Advancement and the UMKC Foundation will be the hiring office for this position.Alumni Relations supports involvement and engagement of alumni across the university through events, philanthropy, mentorship of students, activities and by serving as a voice for more than 139,000 alumni who graduated from or attended UMKC. Alumni Relations works in conjunction with the Alumni Association to support, strengthen and unite our robust community of UMKC alumni.

Essential Duties:

Administrative Oversite -

oPoint of first contact for the School of Dentistry Office of Alumni and Development

oSpearhead Social Media Presence

oOrder supplies, prepare meeting materials, schedule rooms, and submit maintenance requests

oAssist with all Alumni and Development activities and events including but not limited to mailings, stewardship, email communications, magazines, donor visits prep, event coordination and event staffing

oMaintain alumni data within CRM system, Ellucian Advance

oAd hoc administrative duties, as needed

Midwest Dental Conference (MDC)

oWork with the Conference Director and Program Committee to identify speakers and programming. Manage all aspects of MDC speaker contracting, speaker needs, room reservations, AV requests, stewardship and speaker hosts

oContribute to marketing materials of speakers

oAssist with MDC attendee registration

oWork with the Conference Director to develop prospectuses for exhibitors, manage exhibitor registration, receipts, confirmation, manage exhibitor equipment needs, and stewardship of participating exhibitors

oHelp facilitate mailing for all reunions and assist with class reunion representatives

oIn collaboration with School of Dentistry Continuing Education personnel, assist with maintaining compliance with ADA CERP and AGD PACE certifications as it pertains to the Midwest Dental Conference

oMaintain attendee records for reports and audits and attendee verification, management of course codes, evaluations and stewardship.

Environmental Demands

This position does not require unusual physical ability. Little physical exertion is involved, although considerable pressures exist; the ability to handle tension and stress in a positive manner is required. No risks or discomforts are imposed upon this position by the physical surroundings or job situation. Occasional travel, frequent evening and weekend work are required. A valid drivers license is required.

Salary Hiring Range : Up to $22.00 per hour, Commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Required Education and Experience: A bachelors degree and a minimum of two years of applicable experience. Must demonstrate a desire to set own priorities in accordance with the team needs and deliver on complex project deliverables and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years of experience.

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred with emphasis on Excel and Word with the ability to apply knowledge.

Previous experience with event planning, project management and/or continuing education preferred.

Previous experience using social media platforms with experience in social media marketing preferred.

Work Status: Full Time, benefit eligible staff position with UMKC Foundation. In office, 8:00am -5:00 pm Monday Friday.Nights and weekends are required; advance notice will be provided.

Flexible schedules and limited telework arrangements may be available with managers approval.

UMKC: The University of Missouri Kansas City is located in the heart of Kansas City, one mile from the famed KC Plaza District. Kansas City is home to the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, KC Chiefs, KC Royals, Sporting KC, and is home to world renowned BBQ. Rich in diversity, culture, and sports, UMKC is a traditional university with a host of professional schools located in a robust urban setting.

About the UMKC Foundation: The UMKC Foundation is a separate but affiliated enterprise that is devoted to raising funds for the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and for exercising fiduciary responsibility over endowments and other philanthropic investments made to UMKC. If interested, please use link below to apply.

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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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UMKC Foundation Mission and Vision

Our Mission

To foster a culture that inspires philanthropy to achieve university priorities.

Our Vision

To be the valued and trusted partner that inspires, enlists and unites philanthropic support for Kansas Citys premier urban university.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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