Assistant Director Of Alumni Programming

Assistant Director Of Alumni Programming

University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. Martin, TN

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Director of Alumni Programming the University of Tennessee, Martin. Reporting to the AVC for Alumni Relations, Chief Engagement Officer, the Assistant Director of Alumni Programming is responsible for executing strategic planning, program development, fiscal development, and marketing strategies for Alumni Relations events and programs.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Program Development & Alumni Engagement:
Develop a variety of programs designed to promote the University and expand alumni support across national, regional, and local bases. Create and identify new initiatives that strengthen alumni connections to the University. Coordinate email campaigns through the online community to promote events and programs for the Office of Alumni Relations.

Regional Volunteer Leadership:
Identify, recruit, and cultivate enthusiasm among regional alumni groups (Alumni Ambassadors) to integrate their involvement with the University. Coordinate all events planned by these regional groups, and set goals, outcomes, and processes for alumni involvement subject to leadership approval. Oversee the Young Alumni Council and serve as its staff liaison.

Event & Cross-Departmental

Collaboration:

Assist in planning reunion and homecoming events to strengthen alumni engagement. Collaborate with department heads and development staff on alumni programming, including alumni events and regional initiatives tied to special University priorities.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience The candidate who fills the Assistant Director of Alumni Programming position is required to have:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education, business, alumni or constituent engagement, event or program coordination, customer service, relationship management, or a related field
• 2+ years of management experience

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position. Note - Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 1 year of experience.

Preferred Education And Experience In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

• Master's degree
• 5+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education, business, alumni or constituent engagement, event or program coordination, customer service, relationship management, or a related field

Application Process:

Priority will be given to applications received on or before September 17th via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate. When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered.

Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status. Questions about the search may be directed to hr.

Target

Start Date:

Fall…