Director of Alumni Relations

Job Summary:

The Director of Alumni Relations, through a variety of programs (with emphasis on reunion programs, regional chapters, and special events), volunteer opportunities, and communications, is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Alumni Relations Program designed to increase alumni engagement and support.

The Director will oversee activities of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and other volunteer committees.

As a member of the Advancement team, the director will work closely with the Advancement staff and positional leaders of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Business and Finance, Enrollment Management, and Marketing & Communications.

The Director will cultivate and advance relationships with alumni volunteers and prospective donors.

Responsibilities:

• Create a vibrant five-year reunion program for classes celebrating 5th through 50th Reunions. Continue to build and promote Alumni Weekend and build an active class-based volunteer structure to better involve and engage members of the alumni body
• Build a robust Class Agent program
• Work closely with Career Services & Internships and the Office of Enrollment Management to enhance career networking and admissions programming
• Identify potential vehicles and activities for the engagement of alumni including programming for affinity groups (i.e., LGBTQIA , Societies, Scholars, Athletics)
• Develop, recommend and implement strategies for marketing and promoting
  
  

alumni activities, programs and services to promote alumni engagement.

• Provide leadership and direction to the TCNAA Alumni Association Board of Directors, Executive Committee and other Association committees. Coordinate nomination and election of Alumni Trustees to the Board of Trustees
• Expand the regionally based alumni program, both with regard to the number of regional chapters and their programmatic offerings
• Seek ways to involve alumni in the intellectual life of the College through vehicles such as faculty lectures
• Oversee the implementation and utilization of the College’s online community and work closely with colleagues in the Marketing & Communications Office to enhance connections among alumni and the College
• Oversee special projects such as promotion of VISA Debit Card and other affinity programs
• Supervise development of special programming introduce current students and young alumni to the opportunities afforded them as alumni of the College
• Work with campus community to build communication and benefits offered to alumni and strengthen personal contact
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the Office of Alumni Relations including staff hiring and supervision, performance appraisals, work study, and make recommendation on staffing structure, promotions and salary levels
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, track events, alumni correspondence, and inquiries
• Position requires some travel and a commitment to working some evenings and weekends
• Related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

At least five years of experience in alumni programming (or related work), preferably at a small liberal arts institution.

Knowledge and Education:

• Requires superior management, organization and planning skills; a track record of alumni program development and implementation
• Must be able to work independently, solve problems, handle confidential information, and navigate sensitive situations
• Requires ability to handle multiple assignments with minimum supervision while meeting strict deadlines
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituents including faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, and friends of the College
• Must have excellent writing skills and be detail oriented and accurate
• Significant abilities: recruiting, guiding and motivating volunteers individually and in groups; ability to establish cooperative, effective working relationships with volunteers, donors, faculty and staff
• Bachelor's degree required
  
  

Please submit resume to hr@talladega.edu

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