The University’s Office for Advancement/Alumni Engagement invites applications for the full-time, on-campus position of Director of Alumni Engagement.  This position leads the strategic execution of a comprehensive alumni engagement program that builds lifelong engagement opportunities for alumni to learn, lead, serve and give back to the University.

Responsibilities: 

Strategic Alumni Engagement Program Management:

• Design, execute and grow an integrated alumni strategic plan with metrics and benchmarks to gauge success, consistent with industry standards
• Lead volunteer management programs for alumni volunteers including the Alumni Association Board of Directors, committees and/or Affinity Groups
• Plan, manage and attend events including Homecoming, Regional Committee events, and other alumni and volunteer engagement programs

Alumni and Volunteer Cultivation, Solicitation and Stewardship:

• Sustain and grow attendance at and engagement through campus, regional and national events and affinity groups.
• Build relationships with alumni regionally and nationally to increase closeness ratings.
• Manage a portfolio of key alumni donors and prospects.
• Partner with the Director of Annual Giving to promote alumni engagement and philanthropy.

Alumni Engagement Operations:

• Manage Alumni Engagement budget.
• Direct Alumni Engagement operations including but not limited to event coordination and data management.
• Supervise and lead Alumni Engagement staff.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in advancement and engagement
• Excellent communication skills–oral, written, and listening.
• Strong people and relationship-building skills with constituents from a variety of backgrounds and a range of generations.
• Local and national travel up to 20% of the work schedule; average of 3-5 overnight trips a year
• Valid US driver’s license.

Application Information: 

Feel free to also include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. In addition to the aforementioned materials, applicants should provide a one-page statement describing their understanding of inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to contribute to the IWU commitment of building a diverse and inclusive environment.

Review of complete applicant materials will begin immediately and the position is open until filled.  The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Illinois Wesleyan University is strongly committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions.