Director, Alumni Networks - University Advancement

Location: St. Louis

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105

Scheduled Hours
37.5

Position Summary The role of Alumni and Constituent Engagement (ACE) is to build a strong and lasting connection between the university and its community, nurturing a sense of pride, belonging, and active involvement. We strive to establish a pathway that enables alumni, parents, and friends to develop a lifelong philanthropic relationship with WashU, contributing to its growth, sustainability, and continued excellence.

The Networks team works closely with our colleagues across Advancement and with alumni volunteers to create meaningful engagement opportunities through regional, shared interest and cultural, and professional industry networks.

The Director, Alumni Networks will work closely with ACE and Alumni Networks leadership to design experiences that increase engagement in assigned regions. The director will ensure alignment between the university’s priorities and the needs of alumni, parents, and friends. The director will develop programs which feature university leaders, faculty members, and distinguished alumni, as well as social, networking, and cultural activities.

Job Description Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversee the management of established alumni networks within assigned regions to build a strong WashU presence. Collaborate with University Advancement colleagues and colleagues across campus to develop programming that is relevant and enticing to alumni and friends. Ensure that programming meets broad University objectives and makes the most effective use of university resources.

Manage in-person and virtual events including strategy, planning, and execution.

Responsibilities include:

securing event space and working with external vendors providing direction to administrative staff who will assist with event logistics developing briefings for colleagues who will be working at the events coordinating travel schedules for university leaders and faculty creating follow-up plans for constituents drafting remarks for volunteer leaders and providing event summaries and analysis traveling frequently to lead the successful execution of in-person events and programs

Identify, cultivate, and train volunteers. Communicate frequently with volunteers and meet with them as needed. Provide recommendations and support to volunteers who develop and implement a schedule of attractive and diverse programs aimed at engaging alumni.

The director may manage up to two associate directors or senior associate directors, and a shared administrative assistant.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location /Working Conditions Normal Office Environment Physical Effort Typically Sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

Office Equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications Experience in event planning, with a preference for experience planning events for higher ed, nonprofit or affinity-based groups

Experience managing highly engaged volunteers strongly preferred

Enthusiasm for the mission of Washington University, matched by a desire to reflect its excellence.

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $75,200 - $95,000.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Communication, Computer Technology, Detail-Oriented, Donor Relations, Effective Listening,…