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Director of Alumni Engagement

Employer
Elmhurst University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 21, 2021
Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Director of Alumni Engagement is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive program strategically designed to engage a growing population of alumni in the life and mission of Elmhurst University. The Director will develop and deliver meaningful programs and services to alumni across the country. The Director is key staff liaison with the Alumni Association Board. The Director works with the Annual Giving team, Constituent Relations team, and Major Gift Officers to increase alumni giving participation.

Salary Grade

TBD

Essential Functions
  • Works closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to create and lead an engaging, innovative, and creative alumni engagement program.
  • Plans and implements the University’s major annual alumni events including but not limited to Homecoming, class reunions, and regional alumni events in collaboration with Constituent Relations Colleagues.
  • Provides staff leadership to the Elmhurst University Alumni Board, working closely with the Board’s volunteer president to set strategies, goals, and meeting agendas for the Board.
  • Manages the award process for Faculty Merit Award, Senior of the Year Award, Alumni Merit Award, sponsored by the Alumni Association.
  • Solicits Alumni Board members and other assigned prospects for annual gifts.
  • Strengthens the University’s Reunion Program, working closely with Annual Giving staff to implement a robust reunion giving program.
  • Partners with major gift officers to aid in cultivation to engage major, annual, and planned gift prospects.
  • Conducts strategic visits to cultivate and solicit new gifts.
  • Solicits for new and renewal President’s Circle members – $1,000 or more annual gifts.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • 3-5 years in alumni engagement role and/or higher education advancement position.
  • A strong work ethic with an ability to work alone and within a larger team.
  • Ability to support and represent Elmhurst University’s mission and core values.
  • A commitment to the University’s diversity, equity, inclusion and responsible citizenship core values.
  • A desire and ability to collaborate within the Office of Institutional Advancement and across various academic and administrative departments.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends as needed, with some overnight travel required.
  • Experience with an advancement database.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with the Raiser’s Edge database
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
  • Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions.
  • Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object.
Work Hours

Posting Date

09/21/2021

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be aware that as a continued emphasis on keeping our community safe and healthy, we will require all faculty, staff, and students to submit verification of full vaccination for COVID -19.

Please provide 3 references, including name, phone number and email. This may be included in applicant’s cover letter or optional “other” document.

Elmhurst University is a leading institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Elmhurst University offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, 15 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst University is one of the Top 10 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest’s best values in higher education.

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University’s mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an EO Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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https://elmhurst.simplehire.com/postings/1448

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