30 Oct
University of Oxford Development & Alumni Engagement
Oxford
Job description
CRM Learning and Engagement Manager (known internally as DARS Senior User Engagement Officer)
The Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) team is dedicated to enhancing the University's engagement with its alumni and donors through an advanced constituent relationship management system.
Our team focuses on supporting this CRM system to drive fundraising and strengthen alumni relations, ensuring seamless collaboration and continuous improvement in our processes and user support.
Permanent contract.
Grade 7 : annual increments from £36,924 to £45,163 per annum, with possible extension to £49,250 plus an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro-rata).
Hybrid working,
a mix of vibrant Oxford office and home.
Flexible, life and family-friendly employer.
About the Role
As a member of the User Engagement team, your role will be integral to supporting and enhancing the University's CRM system for development and alumni engagement.
Key responsibilities include :
- User Training and Engagement : Develop and update training courses, create learning materials, and facilitate workshops to ensure effective user engagement with the DARS system.
- Business Process Improvement : Analyse and enhance business processes to optimize the functionality and efficiency of the DARS system.
- Support and Relationship Management : Provide comprehensive support through one-on-one coaching, project assistance, and managing key business partnerships to maintain strong collaborative relationships.
To Be Successful You’ll Need :
- Excellent Communication Skills : Ability to clearly convey information and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
- Analytical Abilities :
Proficiency in analysing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Relationship Management : Experience in managing and nurturing business partnerships or building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
- Interpersonal Skills : Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Technical Proficiency : Proficient in utilising Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create impactful presentations and documents.
- Proficient in learning management systems (LMS) and various e-learning platforms.
- Knowledge of the DARS system as used at the University of Oxford; or of other comparable fundraising or relationship management software (such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce
- Project Management :
Skills in managing projects, providing project support, and ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
- Training and Development : Proficient in designing and implementing training programs, crafting educational resources, and utilising learning management systems to enhance employee development.
What We Offer :
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including :
- Flexible hybrid working
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- Membership to CASE .org
- Training and Development opportunities
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process :
- Click the link to Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal for vacancy 176202, known at Oxford as DARS Senior User Engagement Officer’.
- Applications must include both a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 14 November 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take on 25 November 2024 , in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences.
We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence.
Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
▶️ CRM Learning and Engagement Manager
🖊️ University of Oxford Development & Alumni Engagement
📍 Oxford