Director, Alumni Relations at University of Houston in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Responsible for the strategic planning, conceptualization, and execution of all internal and external events for an assigned college.

Manages, plans, and implements programs in collaboration with community and alumni partners including but not limited to: Advancement, University of Houston Alumni Association, Student Organizations, etc.

Manages events and activities on and off campus such as class reunions, alumni-student mentoring programs, receptions, award dinners and ceremonies, networking events, tailgates, etc. to develop relationships between the college and its alumni and increase participation in college activities.

Maintains and expands various alumni programs through the development and implementation of new programming based on the missions of the College and its Alumni Association.

Serves as primary liaison between University of Houston Alumni Association (in relation to assigned organizations) and the College Alumni Association.

Monitors and manages budgets of programs, special events and alumni/donor databases.

Negotiates and supervise all decisions made with vendors and manages contracts, on-site event logistics, and the selection of on-site event staff and volunteers.

Works closely with the Director of Communication to create and implement marketing strategies for specific constituent bases.

Supervises and develops input for the creation of alumni communications such as newsletters, websites, social media, flyers, and invitations.

Collaborates with alumni leaders to resolve issues facing constituent groups and the College's Alumni Association members through researching issues and recommending possible solutions.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or a related field
• Experience working with the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership alumni organization
• Experience working with the UH Alumni Association and hosting UH Alumni events
• Experience working with the development office
• Experience working with the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership events
• Experience in revising alumni information in the University of Houston CMS
• Familiar with UH policies regarding purchasing, contracts, and travel

EEO/AA
Bachelors and 3 years experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information:

• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience

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