Associate Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Position Summary: The Associate Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement is a key member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement. This role is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the Alumni Engagement, Annual Fund (Beloiter Fund), Donor Relations and Stewardship, and Advancement Resources Offices. The Associate Vice President will work closely with the Vice President and other division stakeholders to develop, implement, monitor, and report on annual and long-term goals and strategies to achieve the division's mission and objectives. This position ensures smooth operations and collaboration across the division, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Vice President to create a comprehensive strategy and communications plan to engage all alumni.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to strengthen and grow alumni connection and engagement through meaningful communications, volunteerism, and philanthropy.
• Provide leadership, support, and oversight of the Annual Giving program, ensuring alumni fundraising and participation goals are met or exceeded.
• Lead the Advancement Resources team, ensuring the needs of the Division, the College, and donors are met or exceeded.
• Oversee the alumni engagement program, ensuring goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
• Work collaboratively with division stakeholders and college partners to promote and enhance engagement, fundraising, constituent relations, and stewardship goals.
• Serve on the Magazine editorial board to support marketing and communications efforts.
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and retain qualified staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels and efficient operations.
• Foster a service-oriented organization that values trust, teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, and collegiality.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to a liberal arts education and continuous learning in philanthropy and higher education.
• Proven track record in constituent relations and/or fundraising with successful management experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral, presentation, written).
• Ability to use tact and sound judgment in all activities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8-10 years of progressively responsible management experience, preferably in constituent relations, marketing, and/or fundraising.
• Experience defining strategic goals and objectives and successfully meeting or exceeding those goals.
• Ability to establish strong, positive relationships with all members of the campus community.

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently.
• Ability to recruit, motivate, and manage volunteers and donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening skills.
• Ability to think creatively, analytically, and quickly under pressure.
• Sensitivity, diplomacy, flexibility, and adaptability to balance diverse demands, goals, needs, and staff.

Join our team and contribute to a positive and productive work environment where ethical and professional conduct is paramount. Apply today to be part of our mission to advance and engage our alumni community!