Director of Alumni Relations

POSITION SUMMARY

Chief responsibility is the oversight of alumni relations strategy of the College. This position will manage the Alumni Office staff, oversee their operation, set goals and strategy in conjunction with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and analyze benchmarks for success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

* Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.

* Provides strategic leadership, vision, and execution for a comprehensive alumni relations program designed to strengthen lifelong engagement, institutional affinity, volunteerism, and philanthropic support for the College.

* Oversees and mentors' alumni relations staff, fostering a collaborative, service-oriented, and high-performing team culture aligned with institutional goals and advancement priorities.

* Plans, develops, and coordinates alumni engagement activities and regional programming locally and across the country to cultivate meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of the College.

* Provides leadership and administrative oversight for the National Alumni Board, reunion committees, regional alumni networks, and volunteer engagement initiatives to enhance alumni participation and advocacy.

* Leads the strategic planning, growth, and execution of Homecoming and Reunion Weekend activities, with an emphasis on alumni engagement, attendance, donor participation, and class-based fundraising outcomes.

* Identifies, cultivates, and manages sponsorship opportunities and partnerships that support alumni programming, events, and institutional advancement initiatives.

* Directs and implements a comprehensive alumni communications strategy, including digital communications, direct mail, email marketing, website content, publications, and social media engagement to strengthen alumni connection and institutional messaging.

* Collaborates with Advancement and campus leadership to provide strategic insight, innovation, and implementation support for new alumni engagement initiatives, programs, and events that advance the mission and long-term goals of the College.

* Provides exceptional hospitality and relationship management to alumni, donors, parents, volunteers, and friends of the College through in-person interactions, phone communication, written correspondence, and electronic engagement.

* Represents the College at alumni, campus, community, and donor events while serving on institutional committees and cross-functional initiatives that support advancement and community-building efforts.

* Participates in professional development opportunities, industry conferences, and continuing education activities to remain informed on best practices, emerging trends, and innovations in alumni engagement and advancement.

* Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Advancement Division, and the mission of the College.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

* Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

* Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

* Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

* Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

* Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

* Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.

* Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.

* Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.

* Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.

* Self-Motivated -…