Central Michigan University · 16 hours ago
DIRECTOR / ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
Mount Pleasant, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expCentral Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for its students and alumni. The Director of Alumni Engagement is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing events led by the Alumni Office, while supervising staff and managing event logistics and budgets.
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Responsibilities
Supervises the Alumni Engagement staff, consisting of five full-time employees
Works with the Deputy Chief of Alumni and Constituent Engagement to manage the day-to-day operations of alumni engagement, including budget and staffing, communications planning, engagement outreach, and events
Provides ongoing logistical and operational support to the university’s alumni board, and other volunteer structures as needed, providing resources and developing strategies for successful and meaningful volunteer engagement
Manages all alumni events, overseeing the coordination for prestigious alumni events
Oversees event management including marketing, promotions, and web-based platforms/applications
Ensures that the Alumni Engagement website contains current information, deadlines, and is consistent with the university brand
Serves as a liaison to academic units and campus partners
Manages assigned budgets
Represents the university and the Alumni Association
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Five years of experience, preferably in student programming, alumni relations, public relations, event management, hospitality services, or a related field
Experience working with volunteers and volunteer boards
Experience working with web-based platforms/applications
Experience managing events of all sizes and scope
Supervisory experience
Possession a valid driver's license
Demonstrated ability to create strategic initiatives for achieving goals
Ability to become an approved driver under the university's vehicle policy
Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented
Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Seven years of experience in student programming, alumni relations, public relations, event management, hospitality services, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to use data for metrics and decision-making
Higher education experience
Experience working with a wide range of donors, volunteers and constituents
Benefits
Access to a nationally recognized wellness program
Health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms
Company
Central Michigan University
Welcome to Central Michigan University, a nurturing institution that fosters the transformative power of advanced learning.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$31.5M2018-07-06Grant· $31.5M
Leadership Team
John Veilleux, MBA
Vice President for University Communications & Chief Marketing Officer
Alison Arnold
Director Community Partnerships College of Education & Human Services
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