Pepperdine University · 1 month ago
Director of Alumni Engagement, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (PGBS)
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$88K/yr - $103K/yr
5+ years expPepperdine University is seeking a Director of Alumni Engagement for the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (PGBS). The role focuses on enhancing alumni engagement through strategic initiatives, managing events, and fostering relationships with alumni to support the school's mission and goals.
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Responsibilities
Execute strategies outlined in formal strategic plans current and future adopted at all levels (Pepperdine, Advancement, and Alumni Affairs) to enhance alumni engagement through targeted programming and initiatives primarily within the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (PGBS), but at times collaboratively in service to all six schools of Pepperdine University
Work with appropriate parties to ensure effective planning, budgeting, and execution of events to engage alumni, strengthen their connection with PGBS, and advance the reputation and visibility of PGBS and Pepperdine University
Develop, nurture, and initiate relationships with alumni through regular meetings and engagement activities at individual, local, and national levels
Orchestrate all communication (verbal, printed, electronic) directed toward PGBS alumni in collaboration with the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) team, Dean's Office, and Advancement (e.g., email newsletters, various social media groups/pages/channels, PeppConnect, websites, etc.)
Support and collaborate with internal School stakeholders (PGBS Career and Professional Development Office, Office of Admissions/Recruitment, and student organizations) in advancing their strategic initiatives via events and programming involving alumni in activities on and off-campus (e.g., panel discussion events, mentorship/coaching programs, alumni referral initiatives, and networking events with students)
Partner with Advancement/Development to identify new alumni prospects and leverage opportunities for financial cultivation and community building
Update and maintain alumni engagement data using The Raiser's Edge, Google Workspace, University-approved event management platforms, and other tools as needed
Attend monthly in-person Alumni Engagement staff meetings to present updates to strategic plan progress and efforts to align strategies with the Deans' vision toward exceeding alumni engagement targets, and to discuss collaborative opportunities with departmental colleagues toward engagement of the broader Pepperdine alumni and family community
Perform other duties as assigned
Uphold University mission through work performed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5+ years related work experience, preferably in higher education
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills (including public speaking)
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through, organization, and time management skills
Experience in event planning or related work: comfortable leading volunteers and a team of interns, student employees, and full-time staff as necessary to coach and lead them to success as they support various alumni engagement efforts; ability to negotiate with vendors and venues to obtain best pricing/deals
Experience working with social media, webinars, and other online community platforms/environments/strategies
Experience in advertising, marketing, and external relations
Should also be a self-starter who takes initiative to further the goals of the department by continually conceptualizing, coordinating, and implementing new and innovative offerings for our students and alumni
Ability to anticipate needs and foresee challenges
Exceptional networking skills and professional demeanor
Ability to work with the public in a professional manner
Understanding of how alumni engagement contributes to or correlates with donor cultivation and successful fundraising for the University. The individual should have full awareness of the positive impact that good public relations has on the cultivation process of current and prospective donors for Pepperdine University. The future financial stability and growth of Pepperdine lies in the hands of our generous donors, many of whom are alumni
Ability to articulate the Pepperdine mission and incorporate it into daily work
Willingness to work evenings and weekends (sometimes 6 days/week)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace/Apps, event management systems, online social media/community platforms, and constituency management (CRM) software
Ability to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds
Preferred
Pepperdine graduate
Master's degree, preferably from the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Experience in working with executives and recruiting C-level speakers
Ability to use various forms of technology and online platforms for promotion of events to the Pepperdine community
Experience working with student and alumni volunteers on behalf of a college or university
Knowledge of Pepperdine University software/tools such as The Raiser's Edge, OmniUpdate (website editing/management), Trumba, Salesforce, Qualtrics, WaveNet, and Simpler
Benefits
Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.
Company
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values.
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