Director, Alumni Engagement at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

Job Description:

Posting Number:

2024684

Director, Alumni Engagement

Dir, Alumni Engagement

San Marcos

Alumni Engagement

Open to All

Full-Time

Permanent

Commensurate with experience

Exempt

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

08/12/2024

Yes

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00AM

5:00PM

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

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.

* 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.

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