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The Alumni Engagement Director is responsible for the strategic planning, creation and implementation, and maintenance of a widespread alumni engagement program that fosters strong relationships and broad support from alumni. This position reports to the Executive Director of Simon Advancement and works collaboratively with colleagues in Simon Business School (Simon) and University Advancement, as well as with faculty, staff, deans and directors at Simon. This role currently manages two team members: an associate director of engagement and a program assistant.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement Simon Business School’s alumni engagement strategy through events, programs, and activities
Set, track, and monitor engagement goals, and produce reporting and analysis of engagement results
Work collaboratively with gift officers on donor engagement and stewardship
Collaborate with UR Advancement colleagues and Simon campus partners to develop value-added activities and programs
Create and implement a series of virtual engagement opportunities for alumni and donors nationwide
Drive alumni engagement activity to achieve ambitious goals outlined in URochester’s campaign
Grow, enhance, and manage Simon’s alumni boards and committees
Serve as key point of contact for the Simon volunteer structure
Develop and execute strategies to engage volunteers across Simon Business School
Oversee the planning and implementation of events assigned to the Simon team
Represent the University and Simon Business School at events
Provide leadership and vision for events and programming
Evaluate current event practices and procedures based on community feedback
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulations, and legal requirements during event planning
Conduct post-event evaluations
Oversee day-to-day activities of Simon Advancement Alumni Engagement including staff hiring and supervision
Provide oversight, training, and mentorship to junior staff members
Utilize print, digital, and social media to keep alumni informed
Coordinate closely with Executive Director, UR Advancement Communications, and Communications and Marketing
Develop and implement an alumni communication strategy
Maintain a broad knowledge of key areas of importance to the engagement of business school alumni
Partner with the Executive Director and others in managing special development projects and events
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Master’s Degree (preferred)
A minimum of seven years of development/alumni relations experience at a university or college as well as experience working with volunteers and boards
Previous supervisory experience (preferred)
excellent communication and organizational skills
the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively with volunteers, faculty, alumni, and friends
Advanced computer skills working in Microsoft Office
The ability to adjust to changing priorities and challenges in a busy environment
Travel is required for this role, roughly 1 trip a month, often to the west coast
Evidence of ability to work effectively with faculty and senior-level prospects and donors
Ability to work self-sufficiently in a fast-paced environment
Strong skills in written and oral communication
Strong collaborative skills
Sufficiently well-organized to deal effectively with donor stewardship issues