Director of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Communications

Title: Director of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Communications

Employee Classification: Director, Development

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Institutional Advacement

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Institutional Advancement

Department: HSC-Institutional Advancement-383000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: 0

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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Institutional Advancement at UNT Health Fort Worth fosters a culture of philanthropy and engagement to advance education, research, and patient care. We build lasting relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners, aligning their philanthropic interests with institutional priorities to drive innovation and excellence. Through strategic giving programs and thoughtful stewardship, we empower supporters to make transformative contributions that enhance academic programs, accelerate groundbreaking research, and improve health outcomes.

Guided by integrity and transparency, we serve as responsible stewards of resources, ensuring every gift creates meaningful impact for current and future generations.

The Director of Alumni Engagement & Advancement Communications is responsible for leading a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy for healthcare professionals while overseeing all advancement communications initiatives. This includes managing multi‑channel outreach such as targeted email campaigns, text messaging, social media engagement, and promotional strategies for alumni events to strengthen connections and elevate institutional priorities. In addition, the Director carries a portfolio of 25‑50 alumni leadership donors/prospects to deepen relationships and secure annual and special gifts.

The role collaborates closely with Institutional Advancement, Colleges, Marketing/Communications, and Academic leadership to deliver an integrated alumni experience that combines strategic engagement with impactful storytelling across all platforms.

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Expertise in alumni engagement and leadership annual giving strategies.
• Strong writing and editing skills for multi‑channel communications.
• Ability to manage alumni platforms and marketing automation tools.
• Knowledge of communication compliance standards and accessibility.
• Strong relationship‑building and collaboration skills across many audiences.
• Expertise in alumni engagement and leadership annual giving.
• Strong writing and editing skills for multi‑channel communications.
• Ability to manage alumni platforms and marketing automation tools.
• Knowledge of compliance standards…