Director, Alumni Engagement

Maryland Connect•Beaufort, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the design, administration, and implementation of the University’s program for Alumni Engagement that effectively communicates with and generates support from primarily SU Alumni and secondarily from parents, students, faculty, staff, and other University constituencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
5-7 years of higher education experience in alumni engagement or related experience in higher education (e.g., leadership positions in enrollment, development, annual giving or stewardship).
Leadership skills.
Innovation skills.
Customer service skills.
Proficient written communication skills.
Proficient oral communication skills.
Proficient interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Extensive higher education leadership experience in Alumni Engagement.
Experience working with volunteer boards.
Use of artificial intelligence.
Problem-solving skills.
Strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Design, administration, and implementation of the University’s program for Alumni Engagement.
Effectively communicate with and generate support from primarily SU Alumni and secondarily from parents, students, faculty, staff, and other University constituencies.
Budget transaction analysis, including separating the budget into elements, critically reviewing budgetary data, verifying figures, and developing budget proposals.
Recommend allocation of dollars to programs, services or departments.
Study all factors to determine a financial solution or outcome.
Manage two direct reports: an Assistant Director and a Coordinator.