Director, Alumni Relations - (STA010783)

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment

Salary Range: $80,937/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

The Director, Alumni Relations develops and implements strategies to engage alumni and enhance the effectiveness of their relationship with various internal departments to involve alumni through activities, volunteerism, fundraising, networking, stewardship and engagement.

DUTIES

• Plans, direct and executes alumni activities and programs that support the strategic goals of the University
• Initiates, coordinates and manages activities of the Alumni Council and Alumni Association
• Collaborates with academic units, Student Affairs and other university departments to recruit, organize and deploy alumni volunteers
• Develops and oversees a broad-based communication plan to include email, print, social media and web
• Works with Student Affairs to create and implement programs to engage graduating students as alumni
• Collaborates with development colleagues to increase alumni annual fund support and identify prospects

MARGINAL DUTIES

• Assists with the maintenance of alumni records and interactions via written contact reports
• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports: Full Time Employees

Delegation of Work: Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given: Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the trends, issues, and practices pertaining to higher education

Skills:

• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituents in a diverse community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location: Works in an office environment

Physical Demands: Work is usually performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; may occasionally be required to work in inclement weather conditions. Individual has discretion in relation to sitting (80%) walking (15%), standing (15%) etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.

EEO/AA

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Required Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in alumni relations or student affairs.  Experience in higher education.

License/Certification: Must maintain a valid, current driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
UHD Alumnus/alumna

About University of Houston Downtown

The University of Houston-Downtown – the second largest university in Houston - is a comprehensive four-year university offering bachelor’s and selected master’s degree programs and providing strong academic and career preparation as well as life-long learning opportunities. Located in the heart of the city, the University reflects the diversity of the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area, and, through its academic programs, engages with the community to address the needs and advance the development of the region. UHD is an inclusive community dedicated to integrating teaching, service, and scholarly research to develop students’ talents and prepare them for success in a dynamic global society. UHD draws students from throughout the Greater Houston area. UHD is considered one of the most ethnically diverse liberal arts institutions in the southwest, a distinction that indicates the student body accurately reflects the Houston community's wealth of cultures, languages and nationalities. The University offers all students a specially tailored opportunity for quality higher education, as well as small classes.  UHD employs over 1,100 faculty and staff. 

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in mission and service, and now offers baccalaureate degrees in 45 areas and nine master's degree programs. Over 15,000 students attend classes in five colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business; Humanities and Social Sciences; Public Service; Sciences and Technology; and University College. UHD boasts over 56,000 alumni and is noted nationally as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Minority-Serving Institution.  As one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, UHD offers educational opportunities and access to students from a variety of backgrounds, including many first-generation college students, students who work full- or part-time, students with additional family obligations, and students who transfer from community colleges and other higher education institutions. The University of Houston System is a public system of higher education that includes three other universities in addition to UHD—the University of Houston, UH-Clear Lake and UH-Victoria. 

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