Director of Alumni Relations

The Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences (DFCAS) invites applications for a strategic and relationship-driven Director of Alumni Relations to lead alumni engagement efforts for the college's global community of more than 100,000 alumni. This role plays a vital part in strengthening lifelong connections between alumni and the college while supporting student success, institutional visibility, and long-term advancement goals.

The Director will design and implement innovative engagement initiatives that connect alumni with students, faculty, and the intellectual life of the college. Working in close partnership with the University of Oklahoma Foundation, this position advances alumni involvement through mentoring, networking, career engagement, events, and strategic communications.

This is an opportunity to shape how alumni stay connected to one of the University's largest and most dynamic colleges while contributing to DFCAS's continued growth, reputation, and impact.

Primary Duties:

* Develops and implements a comprehensive alumni relations strategy aligned with DFCAS priorities and in support of the overall alumni engagement goals of the University of Oklahoma Foundation

* Designs and executes engagement initiatives that connect alumni to the academic, student, and intellectual life of the college

* Cultivates relationships with alumni to promote mentoring, networking, volunteerism, advisory involvement, and philanthropic participation

* Coordinates with alumni chapters, affinity groups, and student organizations to expand engagement opportunities

* Serves as liaison to the DFCAS Board of Visitors and other advisory boards to support alumni leadership engagement

* Ensures consistent messaging that highlights alumni achievements, student success, faculty research, and college impact

* Collaborates with the OU Foundation to develop and disseminate alumni-related content

* Partners with the Foundation's Advancement Initiatives team to plan and support alumni events, including reunions, awards programs, networking events, and regional gatherings

* Maintains alumni engagement data and records in collaboration with the OU Foundation and uses data insights to inform strategy

* Analyzes alumni data to measure program effectiveness

* Partners with the DFCAS Student Success Center to create mentoring, networking, and career engagement programs connecting alumni and students

* Develops programs that expand alumni participation in student career development and post-graduate success

* Works with the Dean of Students to share student achievements and milestones with alumni audiences

* Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Research to share faculty research and scholarly activities with alumni

* Coordinates with academic departments and college units to ensure the successful planning and execution of alumni programs and events

* Performs other duties as assigned to fulfill the mission of the position

Required:

Bachelor's degree, AND:

* 7 years (84 months) of experience in alumni, constituent, donor or community outreach and engagement, communications, education, law or related field.

Skills:

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across interdepartmental teams and cross-functional initiatives

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences including alumni, students, faculty, staff, and external partners

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) and ability to use technology to support communication, reporting, and engagement efforts

* High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data management and communications

* Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to analyze information and produce reports that inform engagement strategy and program effectiveness

Advertised Physical and Work Requirements:

* Standard office environment with frequent interaction with faculty, staff, students, university leadership, and external constituents

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines and high-volume periods

* Extended periods of sitting and computer use

* Repetitive hand and wrist motion associated with computer work

* Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support events

* Occasional travel required

Department Preferences:

* Demonstrated knowledge of higher education environments, with preference for experience in advancement, alumni relations, or strategic communications

* Experience using alumni engagement, advancement, or CRM platforms to support outreach, engagement tracking, and data-informed decision-making

Supervisory Responsibility:

* Ability to supervise, direct, and support the work of subordinate staff, including assigning priorities, monitoring performance, and ensuring completion of alumni engagement initiatives

Special Instructions:
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