Indiana University · 1 day ago
Director of Alumni Engagement (Alumni Relations Consultant)
South Bend, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$62K/yr - $65K/yr
5+ years expIndiana University is seeking a Director of Alumni Engagement to lead the planning and implementation of alumni programs that support university goals. The role involves cultivating relationships with alumni and students, managing a portfolio of donors, and overseeing marketing and communication efforts related to alumni engagement.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Leads the planning, development, and implementation of alumni programs 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 and in programs and as dues paying 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 development, celebrations, fundraising) that connect students and alumni and increase engagement and participation of 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
Oversees the design and production and implementation of alumni-related and stewardship-related marketing and communication, including online, social media, and web content
Manages unit operations and budgets; may manage a team of volunteers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
5 years in alumni relations, development, event planning, public affairs, marketing, and/or volunteer management
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Articulate and responsive to colleagues
Ability to lead/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 exercise initiative, work both independently and effectively as a team member
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
Indiana University
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