Director of Law School Alumni Engagement

The Director of Law School Alumni Engagement leads the Law School's efforts to build lifelong, meaningful connections with its alumni community. Reporting to the Dean of the Law School, the Director develops and executes a strategic engagement plan that strengthens alumni relationships, delivers a robust calendar of programs and events, and improves philanthropic support for the Law School. The Director serves as a primary ambassador to graduates across practice areas, geographies, and class years, and to other partners, and works closely with the Dean, faculty, professional development, admissions, and development colleagues to advance the school's mission and reputation. The Director will also work collaboratively with the Vice President of Advancement for the University and the development and alumni teams across all campuses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Alumni Relationship Building

• Design and implement a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that deepens connections across all class years, practice areas, and affinity groups.
• Cultivate and maintain personal relationships with alumni leaders, judges, law firm partners, general counsel, and public-interest and government attorneys.
• Staff and support the Law School's Board of Counselors, Law Alumni Board, and African-American Law Alumni Association, including recruiting members, setting agendas, and advancing board priorities.
• Establish and grow regional programs, affinity networks, and young alumni and graduating-student events.
• Partner with the Law School's offices of Professional Development and Admissions to develop mentoring, career-networking, and volunteer opportunities that connect alumni with current students and with one another, in coordination with the Law School's Office of Professional Development and Office of Admissions.
• Oversee alumni communications, including newsletters, social media, and online community platforms, to ensure consistent, compelling messaging, and collaborate with the University's Integrated Marketing and Communications team on additional alumni communications (i.e., an alumni magazine).
• Maintain accurate alumni records and use engagement data and metrics to identify trends, track participation, and improve outreach.
• Represent the Law School at bar association meetings, professional gatherings, and community events.

Alumni Events

• Plan, manage, and evaluate a year-round calendar of events, including reunions, homecoming, CLE programs, networking receptions, panels, and the annual awards dinner.
• Coordinate regional and national events to reach alumni outside the immediate area, including travel with the Dean.
• Develop event budgets, manage vendors and contracts, and ensure events are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Partner with faculty and student organizations to feature scholarship, student achievement, and alumni accomplishments at events.
• Design events that are inclusive and accessible, with virtual and hybrid options where appropriate, including the David D. White Reception and the Esther Brocker Reception.
• Assess attendance, engagement, and satisfaction to refine programming and demonstrate return on investment.
• Develop strategies that link engagement activities to philanthropic outcomes, including moving engaged alumni into giving pipelines.

Management and Administration

• Develop and manage the department budget and report regularly on goals and outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• JD or advanced degree preferred; bachelor's degree required.
• Professional experience in advancing alumni engagement and donor development in a law school or similar organizational setting preferred.

Required: Please upload a resume and cover letter to the resume drop box on the application.

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Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life and critical illness insurance and free parking.

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.

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