Associate Vice Chancellor, Alumni and Constituent Engagement - University Advancement
About the role
The Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and Constituent Engagement reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. The role oversees a comprehensive engagement program designed to provide meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, service, personal and professional development, and events and programs for alumni and friends to enhance loyalty, dedication, and philanthropic support for Washington University.
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and continuously innovate initiatives and programming that foster a lifelong commitment to Washington University beginning when students first arrive on campus and continuing through their lifetime.
Collaborate closely with Danforth Campus deans and UA leaders to design and execute strategic programming to engage both undergraduate and graduate alumni through a diverse set of activities that are both universal and school focused.
Provide vision, leadership, and strategic planning for new programs designed to appeal to diverse constituents including young alumni, alumni living inside and outside of St. Louis.
Work closely with the Executive Vice Chancellor and UA senior leadership to develop and implement a multi-year, data-informed strategy for engagement programs and communications that strengthen relationships with alumni, parents, and friends locally and nationally.
Facilitate the growth of the student-alumni connections while fostering student engagement and philanthropy.
Set annual goals, metrics, and assessment plans for engagement programs, track progress and adjusting strategy based on results.
Lead a comprehensive undergraduate reunion program including a cohesive brand that unites all university reunion activities and creates an inclusive program.
Increase understanding of alumni interests highlighting signature events and class celebrations.
Work with Reunion Giving program leaders to strengthen and integrate the reunion gift effort.
Partner with colleagues from across University Advancement to identify, recruit, train, and staff alumni volunteers for leadership positions in reunions, alumni clubs, the Alumni Board of Governors, etc. with a focus on building a pipeline of engaged volunteers through meaningful service.
Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with the major internal constituencies of the Danforth Campus schools and units, including deans, members of the faculty, and administrative leaders.
Within University Advancement, establish a strong, effective working relationship with senior leadership for regional major gifts, planned giving, and medical advancement to develop and implement strategic programming outside of St. Louis.
Develop and present informed annual budget recommendations to the Executive Vice Chancellor; exercise fiscal oversight of all assigned programs and initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and prudent use of resources; provide ongoing management, coaching, and professional development for alumni engagement staff; and deliver timely, data-driven reports on the progress, outcomes, and impact of key projects and activities.
Work closely with the Annual Giving staff, Development staff, and Danforth Campus University Advancement program leaders to develop, implement, monitor, and fine-tune programs that enhance results and drives fundraising success.
Oversee the continued development of the alumni website and other electronic forms of communication. Oversee alumni communications via social media, electronic and mail communications, etc. to ensure consistency and quality of messaging.
Develop and implement programs to engage alumni in career counseling, mentoring, placement, and other career-related assistance.
Maintain a working knowledge of the fundamentals of the annual fund, major gift and principal gift fundraising, and planned giving.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Relevant Experience (8 Years)
Skills: Accountability, Business Collaboration, Collaboration Management, Complex Network, Effective Listening, Financial Budgeting, Highly Developed Interpersonal, Innovation, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Learning Quickly, Mentoring Staff, Multicultural Awareness, People Management, Professional Ethics, Professional Integrity, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Staff Leadership, Team Collaboration, Work Collaboratively, Work Efficiency
Benefits
Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.