Alumni Affairs Director oversees services for alumni. Builds and maintains alumni mailing lists, oversees mailings and coordinates and plans alumni functions and activities. Being an Alumni Affairs Director may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Alumni Affairs Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Alumni Affairs Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Wilkes University invites applicants for a Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement in the office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement. The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement provides alumni and friends with meaningful engagement opportunities which result in the investment of talents and resources in support of Wilkes University. We create exceptional partnership opportunities with the intention of directly benefiting the students we serve and the values inherent at Wilkes University. The Director is responsible for planning and executing an alumni and constituent relations program which provides engagement opportunities to strengthen the university's relationship with key groups including alumni, friends, donors, parents, students, and employees.
A master's degree is preferred, bachelor's degree required. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of progressive leadership responsibilities managing specific programs in a higher education alumni relations role, including events and database management. Experience in donor relations preferred. Successful candidates should demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, have a background in project management and a process improvement driven mindset.
Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends. Significant day and overnight travel on behalf of the University may be required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening.