Senior Director of Alumni Networks

Senior Director of Alumni Networks

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association, a nationally recognized alumni organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota,invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for itsseniordirector ofalumninetworks(seniordirector).This is an on-site leadership role.

Founded in 1904, the University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) connects alumni with each other, supports student success, andadvancesthe University of Minnesota. Members make UMAA programs strong and ensure that the more than 650,000 alumni across all five campuses share a sense of belonging to the vibrant global community of learners,makersand doers.

Reporting to the associate vice president of engagement, the next senior director will play a critical leadership role on the UMAA's Strategic Engagement Team, advancing engagement across affinity, corporate, and entrepreneur networks.

Theseniordirector will lead and develop a talented team, including the director ofnationalengagement and the director ofinternationalalumniandtravel, while fostering collaboration and alignment across theUMAA's broader engagement efforts.

Theanticipatedsalary range for this position is $81,000 - $93,000.

The successful candidate will hold abachelor'sdegree and bring at least six years of relevant professional experience, including at least five years developing and managing relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and identities and coordinating events and programs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individualsrepresentinga variety of backgrounds, interests, and cultures, along with a demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, and belonging.

They will be an organized, adaptable, and collaborative professional with a proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities while building meaningful relationships and delivering high-quality engagement experiences.

Preferred qualifications include the ability toleveragedata-informed insights to support strategic planning and experience developing, planning, and implementing events in a multi-stakeholder environment. The successful candidate will ideally bringexperiencesupervising, coaching, or managing team members; motivating and leading volunteers; and creating and managing budgets. Strong verbal and written communication skills, digital and organizational capabilities, sound problem-solving skills, exemplary attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and work independently will be important.

A genuine interest in working within a nonprofit organization and a passion for connecting and helping people will further distinguish the successful candidate.

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The University of Minnesota Alumni Association is committed to demonstrate, through its policies and actions, that all persons shall have equal access to its leadership opportunities, employment, and programs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.