Directors of Alumni Engagement (Multiple Positions)

About the role

VCU is a public research university dedicated to serving the needs of students and patients. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) aims to maximize philanthropic support by engaging stakeholders with the institution. The Director of Alumni Engagement will lead and manage alumni engagement for assigned school(s), working closely with the Development team to elevate the caliber of alumni engagement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategy to increase alumni engagement through programming, volunteer opportunities, and annual events
• Serve as primary liaison between the VCU Office of Alumni Relations and school(s) to ensure mutual understanding and achievement of goals and priorities
• Create and lead in-person and virtual lifelong learning, industry, and affinity programming for alumni
• Provide suggestions and content for alumni communications and lead event logistics
• Host academic webinars/in-person programs with faculty/alumni experts on current and timely topics
• Create programming to support the transition from student to alumni and provide metrics and evaluation around all alumni initiatives
• Provide quarterly alumni engagement metric reporting to the VCU Office of Alumni Relations
• Serve as strategic leader for the school(s)' regional alumni presence and support alumni volunteers
• Oversee and expand faculty involvement in programs, including recruiting faculty volunteers and collaborating with advancement colleagues
• Plan, execute, communicate, and assist with the success of alumni engagement events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience in higher education, corporate, or non-profit environment
• Professional experience in a higher education setting, including experience in development, institutional advancement, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to interact personably within a complex administrative organization and with external groups
• Ability to prioritize, focus, work independently, and be a self-starter
• Ability to travel both locally and regionally as determined necessary

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, and more.