Director of Alumni Engagement, Mentoring Programs

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Director of Alumni Engagement, Mentoring Programs

About this Opportunity

Do you have experience in the areas of designing and implementing program strategy and working with volunteers? Would you like to work with an energetic, award winning group of staff at a unified foundation, one with no barriers between advancement, alumni relations and stewardship? Under an empowering, entrepreneurial management philosophy, our integrated team is engaging alumni, raising funds, and serving donors in better ways. Would you like to join us?

Inclusive Excellence Statement

At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Benefits and Community

https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff

Relocation

https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation

FLSA

Administrative Exemption

Hrs/Week

40

Length of Assignment

Full-Time At-Will

Position Function

Grow alumni participation in campus-wide mentor programs and increase engagement with Cardinals Connect platform, develop and provide presentations and training programs supporting mentorship.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience

Five years relevant experience working with individuals one on one, engaging with groups and monitoring program results.

Minimum Other

• Effective written and oral communication skills along with strong organization skills;
• Ability to function cooperatively with a wide variety of individuals;
• Willingness to work weekends and events;
• Willingness to travel;
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge related to engaging students and alumni in mentor programs;
• Experience in higher education setting such as career services, alumni, academic advising, or admissions;
• Ability to develop and manage relationships and ensure accountability among colleagues, mentors and partners;
• Proven experience engaging diverse stakeholders in professional development and networking activities;
• Working knowledge of Blackbaud NXT or other CRM database system.

Preferred Other

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Required Certifications

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Department

BSUF Alumni Engagement:115006

Department Information

The annual salary range for this opportunity is $67,000 – $72,000.

Department Email or Phone Number

765-285-8312

Duties & Responsibilities

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1

Job Duty

Work collaboratively with the office of Career Services to develop a comprehensive mentoring program for alumni and students.

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2

Job Duty

Serve as the resident expert of Graduway (or similar third-party platform) and administrator of the Cardinals Connect online presence – oversee the creation and management of groups, manage and analyze the mentoring function, oversee the job postings, maintain photo albums and event pages, serve as the administrator of the Business Directory, supply content for the resources section and digest newsletter, provide user data and metrics.

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3

Job Duty

Develop campus-wide training programs for mentors, mentees, and program coordinators; maintain handbooks and training materials.

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4

Job Duty

Serve as a platform resource in the development of a volunteer empowerment model. Training to include sending communications, housing group resources, and managing expectations on the platform.

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5

Job Duty

Recruit campus partners to join the official Cardinals Connect mentoring platform and guide them through the launch process. Maintain relationships and steward program coordinators.

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6

Job Duty

Provide regular updates to university leadership on progress towards strategic plan goals.

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7

Job Duty

Work closely with Assistant Director of Mentoring – Career Center on student mentee recruitment efforts and matching.

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8

Job Duty

Lead Alumni Engagement staff in recruiting and launching new mentor programs for affinity, regional, and collegiate volunteer groups to enhance goals around mentoring, lifetime learning, and pipeline development.

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9

Job Duty

Create mentor program evaluation templates for campus groups; manage data collection of feedback, assess progress and satisfaction at the halfway point and end of each program. Track progress in alumni database; demonstrate success through data and analytics.

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10

Job Duty

Serve as staff liaison to assigned Alumni Council committee. Manage committee meetings, correspondence, and oversee strategic priorities.

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11

Job Duty

Manage a stewardship and engagement portfolio of assigned alumni in an effort to engage, support and identify prospects. Meet or exceed associated metrics.

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12

Job Duty

Represent the Alumni Association at programs and events When appropriate and needed,

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13

Job Duty

Conduct evaluations for team members, assign and review work, as well as, offer coaching, professional development, and training.

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14

Job Duty

Manage budget requests, maintain records; review budget and expenditures for all programs administered.

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15

Job Duty

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

202201036P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/01/2022

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

06/29/2022

Applications Accepted Through Date

07/19/2022

Open Until Filled

No

Information regarding transcripts

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Undergraduate Transcripts
3. Master's Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation 1