Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Engagement

University of Washington•Bothell, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Engagement (AVC) provides executive leadership for broad-based engagement efforts that build and maintain relationships with UW Bothell alumni, parents and family members, retirees, community and civic organizations, and local residents. The AVC establishes long-range goals, objectives, and strategies; develops and implements engagement initiatives that advance the University; cultivates relationships with internal and external partners; and identifies opportunities to raise awareness, inspire engagement, and support UW Bothell’s mission and goals through stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the AVC serves on the Advancement leadership team and the Chancellor’s Cabinet. The position leads and manages the Alumni Engagement team and provides leadership to the UW Bothell Advancement team in collaboration with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, budgets, staff development, programming, events, communications, and partnerships. The AVC also reviews existing activities and resources, develops a three-year plan, and uses data and evaluation tools to measure outcomes and support continuous improvement. This is a regular, full-time position with a hybrid schedule: three days in the office and two days eligible for telework per week. The work environment is a cubicle/open workspace that may involve higher noise levels and visual distractions. Workload and times may vary, including occasional evenings or weekends. Local travel may be necessary, and reliable transportation is expected. The position’s annual pay range is $150,000 to $158,004. Benefits information is available through the University of Washington’s staff benefits website.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in higher education advancement, alumni relations, community engagement, strategy operations, or a related field; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
Ability to work effectively with executive leaders, volunteers, boards, and other key stakeholders.
Strong leadership experience, including staff supervision, organizational planning, and budget management.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to engage diverse constituencies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Self-starter able to work effectively in a goal-oriented environment.
Reliable transportation for local travel and willingness to travel when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in alumni relations within a college or university setting.
Knowledge of advancement and development principles, policies, procedures, and development databases.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute engagement strategies, programs, and events.
Experience using data and metrics to inform strategy, set goals, and evaluate performance.
Demonstrated experience engaging and managing volunteers and nonprofit or advisory boards.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Alumni Engagement team and provide leadership to the UW Bothell Advancement team in collaboration with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement.
Manage the Alumni Engagement team’s day-to-day operations, budget, staff development, and career enrichment.
Manage professionals who plan and execute programming in support of engagement initiatives and priorities.
Hire and oversee contract vendors as appropriate, and oversee and approve bid specifications and cost estimates provided by production managers.
Guide and oversee Alumni Engagement projects, workflow, and timelines.
Build and strengthen relationships between UW Bothell leadership, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Partner with UWAA to leverage and expand alumni events, experiences, and engagement opportunities for UW Bothell and across the tri-campus community.
Develop engagement metrics to guide and track the effectiveness and meaning of projects and activities.
Explore ways to strengthen affinity for UW Bothell among UW alumni from all campuses who live nearby.
Evaluate opportunities for volunteer committees and boards, including school-specific groups, and build and activate them when appropriate.
Supervise planning and execution of multiple alumni events each year, including the UWB 5K.
Collaborate with academic schools to plan and align alumni engagement activities and provide cohesive university-wide and school-specific opportunities.
Oversee alumni communications, including editorial content, informational materials, marketing collateral, web content, e-newsletters, and social media, ensuring brand alignment, professionalism, and consistent messaging.
Partner with the Development team to encourage philanthropic giving among UW Bothell alumni.
Manage annual public engagement events, such as the Bothell Block Party and public lectures, to increase stakeholder engagement and ensure financial sustainability.
Create and develop community events and activities that bring the community onto campus and fulfill the University’s public promise.
Use existing campus events to build connections with external communities.
Seek opportunities to foster and expand relationships with local chambers of commerce, including the Bothell/Kenmore Chamber.
Deepen relationships with the City of Bothell to build on the campus’s place-based identity.
Review existing activities, programs, outputs, and resource use; develop recommendations for a three-year plan coordinated with campaign planning, including resources, metrics, and outcomes.
Provide strategy-driven leadership and partnership to reporting staff and colleagues.
Use data, surveys, and other evaluation tools to measure outcomes and support continuous improvement.
Collaborate, communicate, and coordinate planned activities across UW Bothell and UW Bothell Advancement.
Perform other duties as assigned.