Job Description
Director of Alumni Engagement & Volunteer Management
(Development & Alumni Engagement)
Danville, KY, United States of America
Overview
Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.
Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.
Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.
Job Skills / Requirements
The Director of Alumni Engagement & Volunteer Management is responsible for developing and implementing programs that enhance life-long relationships with and inspire philanthropic investments from alumni. The Director of Alumni Engagement & Volunteer Management will be expected to partner with Annual Giving and Major Giving Teams to build the donor pipeline and ensure engagement strategies are well executed and effective. This position also works closely with Development communications team on all publications, emails, social media graphics and text messages to alumni about events both on and off campus. This position will also coordinate alumni volunteers to include reunion committee members, class ambassadors and regional chapter presidents.
Essential Job Functions:
- Overseeing the planning and implementation of all major on-campus alumni events (Homecoming, Reunion Parties, Women’s Leadership Conference, Black Alumni Weekend, etc.);
- Partner with Major Gift Team to plan and host regional alumni events and meetings;
- Managing day-to-day activities of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, including organizing annual meetings, maintaining contact with members on a regular basis, and providing staff support for the Association’s strategic planning process. Assist with recruitment, selection and on-boarding of new alumni board members;
- Daily communication with alumni via email, phone, in-person visits;
- Demonstrates an appreciation of and commitment to further an inclusive culture for those of diverse backgrounds such as ability, age, class, ethnicity, faith background, gender expression, gender identity, geographic region, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and sexual orientation that comprise individual and group expressions of identity.
- Providing and coordinating meaningful alumni volunteer engagement opportunities including Chapter Presidents, Class Chairs, Reunion Committees, National Associates Chairs, Young Alumni Associates Chairs, CC Ambassadors, etc.
- Commitment to new and innovative programs and technologies.
- Special attention should be paid to creating new programming to engage affinity and underrepresented groups, international alumni, and alumni that are unable to travel to campus for events.
- Manage relationships and negotiate contracts with vendors, event venues and other partners;
- Assist with all parents and family related activities to include family weekend, new student orientation, commencement and parent solicitations;
- Work closely with other Development office units to ensure that all areas are working in a cohesive and collegial environment toward departments stated goals.
- Assist in organizing campaign roundtable dinners, regional campaign events, and joint admission and development related events in key regions of the country.
Marginal Job Functions:
- Ability to manage a high volume of work across multiple platforms in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic, collaboration and organizational skills, as well as, the ability to prioritize effectively
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and interact professionally within a complex organization
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required. Effective interpersonal and listening skills, diplomacy, and tact to build relationships with alumni, families, parents, and college donors. A minimum of five to seven years of relevant work experience with previous experience in higher education preferred along with strong relationship management skills.
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent verbal communication skills. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent event planning and organizational skills. Ability to represent the College to key constituents is essential. Must also be able to work with staff and faculty members to develop and implement strategies to advance institutional priorities.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel. Frequent travel may be required.
Physical Requirements:
Limited pushing, pulling, lifting. Lifting would not typically exceed 20 pounds.
Mobility on campus and to visit prospective donors is necessary.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants must apply through the Centre College Human Resources site at Employment at Centre | Centre College (with a cover letter, resume, and list of references). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
Education Requirements (Any)
Bachelors Degree required, development experience preferred.
Additional Information / Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages
This job reports to the Annual Giving and Major Giving Team
This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.
Number of Openings for this position: 1