Director, Alumni Networks - University Advancement

Washington University in St Louis • Clayton, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of Alumni and Constituent Engagement (ACE) is to build a strong and lasting connection between the university and its community, nurturing a sense of pride, belonging, and active involvement. We strive to establish a pathway that enables alumni, parents, and friends to develop a lifelong philanthropic relationship with WashU, contributing to its growth, sustainability, and continued excellence. The Networks team works closely with our colleagues across Advancement and with alumni volunteers to create meaningful engagement opportunities through regional, shared interest and cultural, and professional industry networks. The Director, Alumni Networks will work closely with ACE and Alumni Networks leadership to design experiences that increase engagement in assigned regions. The director will ensure alignment between the university’s priorities and the needs of alumni, parents, and friends. The director will develop programs which feature university leaders, faculty members, and distinguished alumni, as well as social, networking, and cultural activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Relevant Experience (5 Years)
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in event planning, with a preference for experience planning events for higher ed, nonprofit or affinity-based groups
• Experience managing highly engaged volunteers strongly preferred
• Enthusiasm for the mission of Washington University, matched by a desire to reflect its excellence.
• Master's degree
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Communication
• Computer Technology
• Detail-Oriented
• Donor Relations
• Effective Listening
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Fast-Paced Environments
• Financial Planning
• Interpersonal Communication
• Learning Quickly
• Multitasking
• Organizational Commitment
• Prioritization
• Professional Etiquette
• Project Administration
• Sound Judgment
• Supervisory Management
• Working Independently
• Work Initiative

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of established alumni networks within assigned regions to build a strong WashU presence.
• Collaborate with University Advancement colleagues and colleagues across campus to develop programming that is relevant and enticing to alumni and friends.
• Ensure that programming meets broad University objectives and makes the most effective use of university resources.
• Manage in-person and virtual events including strategy, planning, and execution.
• Responsibilities include: securing event space and working with external vendors providing direction to administrative staff who will assist with event logistics developing briefings for colleagues who will be working at the events coordinating travel schedules for university leaders and faculty creating follow-up plans for constituents drafting remarks for volunteer leaders and providing event summaries and analysis traveling frequently to lead the successful execution of in-person events and programs
• Identify, cultivate, and train volunteers.
• Communicate frequently with volunteers and meet with them as needed.
• Provide recommendations and support to volunteers who develop and implement a schedule of attractive and diverse programs aimed at engaging alumni.
• The director may manage up to two associate directors or senior associate directors, and a shared administrative assistant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager