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Campbell University · 3 months ago

Associate Vice President For Alumni Engagement

Lillington, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Campbell University is seeking an Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement to lead the planning and growth of alumni engagement and university annual giving. This role involves overseeing the Alumni Association, managing staff, and developing comprehensive engagement strategies to foster relationships between the university and its alumni.

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Responsibilities

Leads alumni engagement and annual giving staff in the annual planning and strategic growth of alumni engagement and annual giving programming

Creates a comprehensive annual plan for alumni relations prior to the beginning of each fiscal year that details the strategy for the Alumni Board, campus events, regional events and social media outreach as well as goals related to annual giving participation from events

Serves as Executive Director of the Campbell University Alumni Association and Board of Directors. The board supports the work of the Alumni Engagement office as active and engaged board members. The board is expected to have 100% giving participation annually which the AVP is responsible for soliciting

Oversees the university’s class reunion program that integrates in-person and virtual events along with annual giving activities

Partner with the Director of Annual Giving to develop a parent giving program and serve as it’s point of contact

Partner with the Director of Alumni Engagement to develop a Campbell Alumni Chapter program

Represents the Department at regional and on campus events

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to; HIPAA, FERPA and other state and federal mandates

Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Supervise, train and manage efforts of the alumni relations and annual giving team, a position designed to support the department’s overall engagement efforts

Evaluate workload, set performance objectives, monitor performance and provide feedback on performance results, conduct regular staff meetings and share information to keep Advancement staff abreast of alumni and annual giving activities overall

Assure collaboration of Alumni Engagement team within Advancement Department on event management, newsletters, correspondence, and other communications with volunteers, alumni, prospective donors, existing donors, parents and friends of Campbell University

Qualification

Relationship managementFundraising experienceHigher education experienceAlumni engagementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementTeam collaborationProject managementAdaptability

Required

Minimum of a four-year degree

Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector desired

At least 8-10 years of significant relationship management and fundraising experience

Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in relating to university administrators, academic leaders, university advancement staff, alumni, and other external audiences

Demonstrated success in one-on-one communications and relationship-building with constituents

Ability to creatively manage alumni activities and identify engagement opportunities in an entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward-thinking manner

Proven ability to lead, manage and organize multiple projects with energy, clarity, optimism, diplomacy, and integrity

Ability to travel regionally and work some evening and weekend hours

Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public

Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people

Exercise independent judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations

Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet set deadlines

Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a changing environment

This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University