Overview 

Under general direction of the Vice President, the Director is responsible for the various alumni events, activities and programs designed to cultivate, strengthen, and maintain the relationship between the College and its graduates, actively assists with fundraising efforts of the Advancement division, and partners with other departments on ways to actively engage parents of current and former students.  The Director also supports and promotes the overall efforts of the Advancement division which include: Development (major gifts/planned giving/capitol campaign); Annual Fund; Alumni, Donor, and Parent Engagement; and Special Events.  In addition, the Director may provide assistance to the Office of the President as requested.  Assignments may be highly confidential in nature.

Essential Functions

• Direct and administer Alumni programs (events/activities); develops new programs and coordinates services necessary to support programming.
• Directs the Alumni Association and its volunteer Advisory Board; recruits alumni volunteers and potential members; and integrates Alumni Board members with Student Alumni Association members.
• Serves as primary adviser of the Student Alumni Association; oversees the CASE ASAP membership and seeks opportunities for members of the SAA to be involved with the CASE ASAP organization.
• Create and manage a (current) parent engagement program
• Works closely with other departments on partnered events and new initiatives; identifies Alumni to participate in programs and initiatives as requested by other departments.

Qualifications

At least 5 years experience in alumni relations, special events, education/higher education or other related field.  Some fundraising experience or equivalent required.

Education 

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner.
• Creative and tactful with strong organizational and planning skills; event experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the various social media and technology platforms used in an office setting; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Ability to supervise students and student workers.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the College’s Mission, history and traditions.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• A positive “can do” attitude and ability to keep a positive attitude while working under pressure.