Director of Alumni Relations

This position is responsible for developing and executing a robust alumni engagement strategy that honors and strengthens beloved traditions while introducing innovative programs that meet the needs of a rapidly growing and evolving alumni population. The Director will oversee a highly visible calendar of alumni events and experiences, cultivate volunteer leadership, and provide strategic guidance to the University’s emerging Alumni Council.

The ideal candidate is an experienced alumni relations professional who understands the full lifecycle of alumni engagement, possesses exceptional relationship-building skills, and demonstrates the diplomacy, flexibility, and leadership necessary to work effectively with volunteers, university leadership, donors, and community stakeholders.

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  Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.

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  Ten (10) years of related experience in alumni relations or fundraising and familiarity with principles and practices of annual giving.

• Master's degree in applicable field.

• Experience working directly with alumni boards, councils, advisory groups, or volunteer leadership organizations.

• Experience launching, revitalizing, or growing alumni volunteer structures and advisory councils.

• Experience supporting governance discussions related to alumni associations, alumni councils, or volunteer leadership organizations.

• Experience utilizing CRM and alumni engagement platforms.

• Experience within a public university or comprehensive regional institution.

• Familiarity with serving first-generation student and alumni populations.

• Demonstrated success planning and executing complex events and engagement programs.

• Strong understanding of alumni engagement best practices and the role of alumni relations within university advancement.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across a multicultural constituencies.

• Strong organizational, project management, and budget management skills.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Key Competencies

• Alumni Engagement Strategy

• Volunteer Leadership Development

• Event Planning and Execution

• Relationship Management

• Diplomacy and Political Acumen

• Strategic Communication

• Collaboration and Teamwork

• Project Management

• Data-Informed Decision Making

• Mission-Driven

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.