Job Description:

Posting Number:

2024684

Posting/Functional Title:

Director, Alumni Engagement

University Pay Plan Title:

Dir, Alumni Engagement

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Alumni Engagement

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

• Three years of professional experience in alumni relations or development.


• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to strategize, implement and build constituency programs and activities.


• Direct experience in leading a team to success in a management role.


• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize work projects, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Blackbaud software such as Raisers Edge (or similar) database and Luminate Online (or similar) email marketing client.


• Five years of progressively responsible experience in a large-scale university advancement office.


• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a complex organization.


• Skilled in problem solving.

Job Description:

The Office of Alumni Engagement seeks an enthusiastic professional to join the alumni engagement team as the Director of Alumni Engagement. This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of events, initiatives, programs, and services that engage more than 230,000 alumni with Texas State University. This position is a member of the Office of Alumni Engagement, which works in partnership with the Texas State Alumni Association, a 501c3 nonprofit, and its Board of Directors. The Office of Alumni Engagement is in the Division of University Advancement which encompasses Development and Donor Engagement. The position reports to the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement.

Job Duties:

• Direct and supervise day-to-day activities of the Alumni Engagement team.


• Manage the overall strategy and implementation of a comprehensive alumni network program to increase engagement in key regional and affinity areas.


• Lead projects such as the annual Distinguished Alumni Gala and oversee other signature alumni event programming, such as alumni tailgates and Ring Celebration.


• Cultivate relationships with alumni for roles as active volunteers, network leaders, board members, classroom speakers, mentors, etc.


• Develop engagement strategies to increase philanthropy through annual giving programs like Forever Bobcats and Step Up for State.


• Collaborate with University Advancement communications staff to develop strategies to effectively engage alumni via email newsletters, event invitations, social media platforms, website updates, and print materials.


• Work with Development Officers to engage donors and prospects through alumni programs.


• Build relationships across campus to provide leadership, expertise and collaboration on alumni engagement opportunities supporting university priorities.


• Travel and work weekend and evening hours as required for events and programming.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Open Date:

08/12/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions




By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/48779

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