Director of Alumni & Community Engagement

About the role

The Director of Alumni & Community Engagement plays a vital role in advancing Carroll College's mission by fostering meaningful connections with alumni, friends, and community partners while strengthening philanthropic support and lifelong engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies that deepen alumni involvement, enhance constituent experiences, and inspire philanthropic investment in Carroll College.
• Design and implement innovative programs, events, communications, and volunteer opportunities that cultivate enduring relationships between alumni, the College, and the broader community.
• Collaborate closely with faculty, staff, students, Gift Officers, and Advancement Services to create a cohesive engagement experience that supports institutional priorities and promotes a culture of connection and philanthropy.
• Develop a comprehensive, multi-channel engagement and communication strategy that informs, inspires, and mobilizes alumni and friends of Carroll College.
• Lead a dedicated team of alumni and community engagement professionals.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field plus 3 years of progressively responsible and related experience.
• Proven experience in a college environment, along with advancement, alumni relations, community engagement, affinity and reunion planning, management of volunteer boards and sponsored events, and other community programming preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills

• Strategic vision and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a team and oversee multiple projects.
• Experience with alumni relations and community engagement.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored Medical insurance.
• Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College.
• Life and Long-Term disability benefits.
• Tuition Remission for employee, and if eligible, for spouse and dependent child(ren).
• Potential Tuition Exchange benefits for dependent child(ren).
• Very generous Holiday, Vacation, Sick and other Leave benefits to include up to 20 days of paid holidays.
• Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and more.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications.

Schedule

N/A