Director of Alumni Engagement

Director of Alumni Engagement

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for
quality and academic excellence, invites applications for a full-time Director of Alumni
Engagement to join our community. The Director of Alumni Engagement will provide
leadership and strategic direction to the Kentucky Wesleyan College Alumni Association,
fostering meaningful connections between alumni, students, and the College.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a visionary alumni engagement program that connects alumni

• Cultivate relationships with alumni to enhance engagement and identify prospects for

• Lead planning and execution of signature events, including Homecoming and

• Serve as the institutional leader for the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
• Support Board committees in advancing strategic initiatives of the College.
• Oversee alumni communications, including newsletters, social media, and other digital

platforms.

• Manage and develop the annual budget for alumni engagement programs and initiatives.
• Represent the College in various external settings, including community events and

alumni and friend visits.

• Support career and professional development initiatives for KWC students and alumni.
• Occasional evening and weekend work, as well as travel, is required.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in community or alumni relations with preference for higher education

organizations.

• Knowledge of factors driving philanthropic and alumni engagement behaviors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and relationship-

building.

• Experience with alumni and donor databases, preferably Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge.

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the following:

• Insurance – health, dental, vision, supplemental
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Paid time off – 21 days per year
• Paid holidays - 20 days per year
• Retirement plan
• Free tuition at KWC after one year plus tuition arrangements with hundreds of other

colleges and universities

This position is exempt and will be paid on a salary basis. The anticipated wage range for this
position is $45,000 to $55,000 annually.

As Kentucky Wesleyan is a not-for-profit institution, employees may be eligible for loan
forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program of the US Department of
Education.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/.
As part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume,
and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.

An official transcript for the highest degree awarded will be required of the hired candidate, as
will a background check. The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting
qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.



Additional Information

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant
city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for
excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has
been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in
the South and one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton Review
has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional programs.
Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or
terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the
Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf,
soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single
campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for
students and a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way” which guides
our community:

• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.
  

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus
community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and
physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of
the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and
appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that
reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively
create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all
forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin,
sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.

About Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant,
beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to
promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only
available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily
accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis,
MO.

Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several
new hotels, and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five
parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting
visitors from throughout the region.

Suggested Websites

Additional information about Kentucky Wesleyan, the KWC Panthers, and the Owensboro
community may be found at:

• https://www.kwc.edu/
• http://www.kwcpanthers.com/
• http://www.owensboro.org/
• https://edc.owensboro.com/
• https://visitowensboro.com/