Director of Alumni Engagement (Alumni Relations Consultant)
Location
Gary, IN | United States
Job description
Department
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (NW-EXAF-IUNWA)
Department Information We are seeking an outgoing, organized, seasoned professional, who understands the importance of relationship management. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on IU Northwest, its alumni, and students. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organizational skills, a passion for networking and engagement, and experience in planning and enhancing alumni engagement.
The Director of Alumni Engagement will develop and implement initiatives, programs, and events for alumni and other constituents that align with the alumni association and advance the mission, vision, values, and goals of IU Northwest. The individual will build financial and volunteer support, direct volunteers and committees, cultivate current and prospective volunteers and potential donors, oversee events and ceremonies, and lead alumni communication and marketing efforts in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Department.
Job Summary Department Specific Responsibilities
- Develops and implement strategies for engaging and cultivating alumni relationships and philanthropic initiatives.
- Provides leadership for the alumni engagement program that complements and supports the mission of IU Northwest.
- Manages and administrates the alumni annual fund, including setting goals, creating budgets, and reporting on progress.
- Deepens alumni loyalty by building the alumni community through initiatives designed to deepen alumni identification with IU Northwest and offering relevant experiences that encourage stronger commitment.
- Champions major alumni relations initiatives. Leads complex, high-visibility process redesign and innovation projects. Develops and implements related initiatives as needed.
- Coordinates and trains volunteers who work on events, projects, and programs.
- Represents the organization at various community and business meetings, committees, and task forces. Promotes existing and new programs and policies.
- Understanding of non-profit organization management, knowledge of IRS policies as related to non-profit organizations.
- Experience recruiting, training, organizing, and engaging volunteers.
- Serves on committees relating to alumni relations and serves as a liaison between IU Northwest and the community.
General Responsibilities
- Leads the planning, development, and implementation of alumni programs and major ceremonies and events that complement and advance the goals of university alumni and development offices, academic units, and student life.
- Identifies and cultivates relationships with both alumni and students to promote engagement as volunteers on committees, with programs, and as members of the alumni association.
- Develops and manages a portfolio of alumni, volunteers, donors, and prospects. Collaborates with other units on fundraising efforts and events.
- Collaborates with internal department partners and volunteer leaders to develop plans and implement programs (professional and career development, celebrations, fundraising, etc.) that connect students and alumni and increase engagement and participation with the local service community and the worldwide alumni community and supporters.
- Establishes and coordinates opportunities that retain students and alumni in a lifelong relationship connected to the university.
- Leads the collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Department concerning the design and production of alumni-related marketing and communication, including online, social media, and web content..
Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required - Bachelor's degree In related field
Preferred WORK EXPERIENCE
Required - 5 years In alumni relations, development, event planning, public affairs, marketing, and/or volunteer management
SKILLS
Required - Ability to build strong customer relationships
- Articulate and responsive to colleagues
- Ability to lead and manage others
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated experience creating and utilizing social media networks
- Ability to travel
- Ability to exercise initiative, and work both independently and effectively as a team member
Preferred - Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, diplomacy, and political acumen skills. Successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with diverse groups, including senior leaders
- Demonstrated experience engaging and motivating groups of diverse individuals
- Ability to juggle a vast quantity of incoming information, interruptions, and inquiries with a high level of professionalism and tolerance for ambiguity
- Expert analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong project and program management skills with demonstrated effectiveness in data analysis, critical thinking, creative problem solving, consulting, facilitation, negotiating, influencing, people leadership, and strategic decision-making skills
Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location Gary, Indiana
Advertised Salary Salary Range: $49,000 - $61,000 annually
Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Development & Advancement
Job Family: Alumni Relations
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