Director, Alumni Relations & Strategic Engagement

Colorado Christian University•Lakewood, CO

11d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Alumni Relations & Strategic Engagement reports to the Executive Director of Career Services and develops and executes an alumni engagement strategy connecting graduates with the University and current students through mentoring, employer introductions, events, and career opportunities. The position also supports employer relations, including partnerships, tiered engagement agreements, and pipelines that connect students and alumni with internships and jobs. The Director serves as Career Services’ primary contact for alumni relations, coordinates alumni data and engagement with Advancement, builds structured alumni-to-student pathways, and plans alumni events. The role supports employer partnership development and stewardship, represents Career Services at employer and industry events, and collaborates with faculty and campus partners. The position administers and supports the department’s alumni and employer technology systems, maintains data integrity, analyzes engagement and partnership data, and supports outcome-data reporting. The Director is an active member of the Career Services team and works with the Executive Director on special projects and other duties as assigned. The position is fully on-site in Lakewood, Colorado, and requires legal U.S. residence and work authorization. Campus events may occur during evenings and weekends.

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 communication in person and in public settings.
Proficiency with CRM or database platforms, Microsoft 365 tools, email and social media platforms, and basic data analysis for tracking and reporting.
Commitment to relationship-centered service, teamwork, discretion, and professionalism.
Must reside and work legally in the United States.
Ability to participate in campus activities and events throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.
Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, reach, balance, stoop, speak clearly, and meet appropriate vision and hearing capabilities; occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

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 pathways connecting alumni 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 collateral and marketing materials.
Identify, secure, and steward employer relationships and opportunities such as 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 the alumni and employer technology stack; coordinate with IT on system administration and support data integrity and effective adoption.
Analyze alumni engagement and employer partnership data to inform strategy and report progress, including outcome rates, employer satisfaction, and alumni participation.
Support compliance-related outcome-data collection and reporting by maintaining accurate alumni and career-outcome records.
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.