Director, Alumni Relations & Strategic Engagement

Colorado Christian University•Lakewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Alumni Relations & Strategic Engagement reports to the Executive Director of Career Services. The role develops and executes an alumni engagement strategy connecting graduates with the University and current students through mentoring, employer introductions, events, and career opportunities. It also supports employer relations, including partnerships, tiered engagement agreements, and pipelines that connect students and alumni with internships and jobs. The position is based fully on-site in Lakewood, Colorado, and the employee must reside and work legally in the United States. The Director helps form a lifelong connection between the University and its alumni, and connects alumni experience, networks, and goodwill to current students’ success. The role requires professionalism, discretion, relationship-building, and flexibility to develop new systems and processes. Campus activities and events may take place during evenings and weekends. Colorado Christian University is a nonprofit, interdenominational Christian university founded in 1914. Its mission is Christ-centered higher education that transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth. The University has more than 9,000 students and offers more than 200 degree program options through its undergraduate and adult and graduate colleges. Compensation is based on relevant experience within a range of $70,000–$80,000. The University offers a tuition waiver program, healthcare, paid time off, a matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional paid and voluntary benefits. Candidates must meet the University’s stated evangelical Christian spiritual and lifestyle expectations.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in alumni relations, career services, employer relations, event planning, or related higher-education or nonprofit work.
Ability to manage multiple projects and events simultaneously in a high-energy environment while meeting deadlines and engagement goals.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including content creation, event coordination, and effective in-person and public communication.
Proficiency with CRM or database platforms, Microsoft 365 tools, email and social media platforms, and basic data analysis for tracking and reporting.
Demonstrated commitment to relationship-centered service, teamwork, discretion, and professionalism.
Committed follower of Jesus Christ who can communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace.
Strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University and regular, meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church.
Knowledge of the Word of God and passion for Christian education.
Traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith and Strategic Priorities.
Must reside and work legally in the United States.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; perform job activities that may include walking, standing, sitting, reaching, balancing, stooping, speaking clearly, and having appropriate vision and hearing capabilities.
Participate in University community activities and events throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field such as student affairs, communications, business, nonprofit leadership, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Develop a written alumni engagement plan and annual programming calendar covering events, communications, volunteer opportunities, and mentoring.
Serve as Career Services’ primary point of contact for alumni relations and coordinate shared alumni relationships, data, and philanthropic touchpoints with Advancement.
Create structured ways for alumni to connect with current students through mentoring, informational interviews, internships, and job openings.
Plan and host alumni events, including reunions, regional gatherings, networking nights, and alumni-student panels, in coordination with Career Services and campus partners.
Coordinate access to and administration of the alumni database, maintaining accurate contact information, engagement history, and career-outcome data.
Assist the Executive Director in developing the employer partnership pipeline, including a tiered engagement model and supporting materials.
Identify, secure, and steward employer relationships, including opportunities for internships, jobs, site visits, and classroom or event participation.
Represent Career Services at employer site visits, career fairs, and industry events, and support faculty and schools in identifying field-specific employer connections.
Serve as the department’s day-to-day user of alumni and employer technology systems, coordinate system administration with IT, and support data integrity and effective team adoption.
Analyze alumni engagement and employer partnership data to inform strategy and report progress, including outcome rates, employer satisfaction, and alumni participation.
Maintain accurate alumni and career-outcome records and support outcome-data collection and compliance reporting.
Participate in Career Services staff meetings, planning sessions, and strategic discussions.
Collaborate with campus partners to align messaging and programming.
Work with the Executive Director on special projects, new initiatives, and other duties as assigned.