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Associate Director, Alumni & Donor Relations


Queen's University


Location

Kingston, ON | Canada


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About Queen's University

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, Development and Alumni Relations, the Associate Director, Alumni Relations oversees and provides leadership for the Smith School of Business (Smith) alumni engagement, class reunion and annual giving, and donor relations. The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating integrated advancement alumni engagement plans, including young alumni groups, volunteer recognition and support, mentorship, stewardship and donor relations, events such as Homecoming, and other activities designed to maximize the highest level of engagement and philanthropic support from donors, corporations, and foundations. Additionally, the Associate Director, in consultation with the Executive Director, creates the strategies, goals, and executes the plan for class reunion and annual giving programs.

As a member of the Smith Development and Alumni Relations management team and managing Smith’s Alumni Relations staff, the Associate Director provides high-level expertise, strategic direction and tactical guidance and support on issues that impact the university, alumni, donors, volunteers and other relevant constituents. The Associate Director works collaboratively with colleagues across Smith and in the Office of Advancement, senior university administrators, lead volunteers, as well as faculties, schools, and university affiliated groups on and off campus.

An experienced strategist, the incumbent has primary responsibility for identifying key markets and alumni audiences and delivering customized programming, engaging those alumni populations in support of Smith and the university priorities. Acting as a liaison to the network of volunteer-led groups including the Smith Business Chapters, working groups and advisory boards, the Associate Director will ensure alignment with Smith’s Strategic Plan, university-wide strategic plans and in collaboration with the Advancement Strategic Plan 2020-2025, Forward, Together.

This position requires extensive travel within and outside Canada and requires the incumbent to travel and work evenings and weekends according to program or area needs.

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Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [email protected] .


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