Director of Alumni Engagement Kalamazoo College
Location
Kalamazoo, MI | United States
Job description
Another Source’s client, Kalamazoo College, is recruiting a Director of Alumni Engagementto join their team in Kalamazoo, Michigan (midway between Detroit and Chicago).
Here’s a little about Kalamazoo College and the position they are recruiting for:
Kalamazoo College is a selective, nationally known liberal arts college offering students a personalized, integrated undergraduate experience known for the K-Planthat interweaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum with individualized research and experiential educational experiences in both domestic and international settings. Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College is amongst the 100 oldest colleges and universities in the nation is also proud to be on one of 40 dynamic Colleges That Change Lives, a group of 40 colleges that excel at developing potential, values and initiative, and provide the foundation for success beyond college.
The Benefits:
Kalamazoo College offers a range of excellent benefits! These include things like 403(b) plans with up to 10% employer contribution, 100% tuition remission for your child(ren) at Kalamazoo and 85% remission at 16 other schools, plus relocation assistance and shorter work hours during summer. On top of those, Kalamazoo provides free wellness programs, classes, and events for you, as well as free home game attendance and Friday movie nights for you and your family. For more details: https://hr.kzoo.edu/benefits/
About the role:
The Director of Alumni Engagement will plan and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy to increase and enhance alumni involvement, cultivating connections and building commitment to the College. The Director will develop and implement programs to foster meaningful, lifelong relationships between the College and alumni. A member of the Advancement Division senior management team, the Director will work collaboratively with departments and stakeholders on and off campus—notably the President’s Office—to leverage the alumni network and resources to support the mission and goals of the College. The Director will lead the staff team in the Office of Alumni Engagement and provide guidance, counsel and support for the Alumni Association Engagement Board (AAEB) and other volunteer alumni groups.
The Division of College Advancement is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and cultivating a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We aim to create a welcoming workplace that celebrates the diversity of our staff, alumni and donors.
Learn more about the Division of College Advancement: https://www.kzoo.edu/giving/
How you can expect to spend your time:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that aligns with the college’s goals and objectives.
- Implement programs that support the objectives the College strategic plan, including the alumni-specific five points of engagement: 1) student recruitment; 2) mentorship and career support for students; 3) enhancing alumni bonds with the College through learning opportunities; 4) volunteer service; and 5) philanthropy.
- Design, organize, and execute innovative programs and events that engage alumni across various stages of their lives and careers.
- Plan and oversee the regional events program, most of which involve the President, in coordination with major and planned giving leadership. Identify program ideas and speakers, as needed. Represent the College at all regional events. Significant travel required (25-30%).
- Work in partnership with the campus community, class volunteers, the President’s Office, and the major gifts, planned giving, and annual giving teams to establish an annual plan for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend with goals, deliverables, and timelines for each affinity and class, and overall.
- Oversee the development and implementation of fall convocation and spring commencement weekend.
- Develop and maintain effective communication channels with alumni, including newsletters, social media, and direct outreach.
- Recruit, train, and support alumni volunteers to participate in various efforts supporting the college, including fundraising, admissions, mentoring, and career development initiatives.
- Serve as liaison to the Alumni Association Engagement Board (AAEB); working with leadership to plan and execute regular meetings, creating a clear call to action for alumni board members, a sense of purpose for their work, and acknowledgment for joint successes.
- Partnership and Collaboration:
- Work closely with departments across the college to ensure a coordinated approach to alumni engagement and to leverage opportunities for alumni to contribute to the college’s mission.
- Work in coordination with the admission, development and career development staffs to identify, recruit, train and support alumni volunteers who can assist with student recruitment, fundraising, and career mentoring.
- Program and Staff Supervision:
- Provide guidance, feedback, and robust professional development opportunities; hire, train, and evaluate staff as appropriate.
- Develop and manage the annual budget for the Office of Alumni Engagement, ensuring alignment with the College’s strategic priorities and financial policies.
- Assist in identifying and cultivating prospective alumni donors as appropriate, coordinating with the development teams to create a funnel to the College’s fundraising efforts.
What we would like to see from you:
- Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, higher education, communication, or similar constituent outreach programs with emphasis on volunteer management.
- Proven project management expertise; highly organized; ability to set priorities and manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
- Proven skills at building, utilizing, and supporting effective volunteer structures to meet goals.
- Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring professional staff; recruiting, training and leading volunteers and strategic planning.
- Energetic self-starter with superior organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven record of leadership, management, and supervisory skills; possession of a supportive and accessible management style, and a strong commitment to personal and professional development, with proven track recordmotivating, training, and managing staff with diverse skills and experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently and participate in evening and weekend alumni activities is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ability to learn and utilize Ellucian Colleague and Slate databases and other technology platforms/systems as needed.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and a driving record in compliance with College policy.
An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. The College administers its programs without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, physical disability as protected by law, or sexual orientation. The College’s definition of sexual orientation proscribes discrimination based on a person’s sexuality, or gender identity, actual or presumed.
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