Director, Alumni Engagement

Maryland Connect•Beaufort, SC

1d•$100,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Director, Alumni Engagement leads the strategic development, implementation, and administration of Salisbury University’s Alumni Engagement program. The role cultivates meaningful relationships with alumni and strengthens connections across the broader University community, including parents, students, faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders. The Director develops and executes initiatives that foster lifelong engagement, enhance institutional pride, and inspire continued involvement and support for the University. The position reports to the Associate Vice President Alumni Engagement & Advancement and currently supervises an Assistant Director and a Coordinator. It carries considerable responsibility for budget transaction analysis, including reviewing budget data and figures, developing budget proposals, recommending allocations, and assessing factors to determine financial solutions or outcomes. This is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5–7 years of higher education experience in alumni engagement or related higher education experience.
Related experience may include leadership positions in enrollment, development, annual giving, or stewardship.
Demonstrated leadership, innovation, and customer service skills.
Proficient written and oral communication and 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

Lead the strategic development, implementation, and administration of the University’s Alumni Engagement program.
Cultivate meaningful relationships with Salisbury University alumni and strengthen connections with parents, students, faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders.
Develop and execute initiatives that foster lifelong engagement, enhance institutional pride, and inspire continued involvement and support for the University.
Supervise two direct reports: an Assistant Director and a Coordinator.
Analyze budget transactions, verify budget figures, develop budget proposals, recommend allocations, and assess factors to determine financial solutions or outcomes.