Director of Alumni Engagement

Mid-Pacific Institute•Honolulu, HI

3d•$85,000 - $92,000

About The Position

The Director of Alumni Engagement is a dynamic leader, responsible for envisioning, executing, and growing a comprehensive, layered, and multi-faceted engagement program that effectively enhances relationships with the Schools alumni and facilitates a culture of connection and investment. The Director collaborates with all teams within Institutional Advancement (IA) and departments across campus (Divisions, Admissions/Enrollment Management, Facilities, etc) to promote and support lifelong and meaningful engagement for our alumni through volunteer involvement, strategic events, effective communications, and giving back to Mid-Pacific. The alumni community currently consists of approximately 12,000 alumni; establishing alumni chapters across the state, continent, and internationally is a current aspiration. The Director will also supervise MPIAA (Mid-Pacific Institute Alumni Association) The position of Director of Alumni is a senior member of Mid-Pacifics Institutional Advancement office and oversees all aspects of the IAs alumni engagement.

Requirements

At least seven years of progressive experience in non-profit or educational fundraising, preferably with experience in alumni and/or community relations and engagement.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and effectively develop and grow a dedicated group of volunteers.
Employs a constituent-centric and growth mindset that informs daily and strategic decisions.
Experience establishing and measuring against performance metrics for engagement, monitoring retention, and growth.
Team player with a positive attitude and proactive approach.
Demonstrated experience in planning and executing medium to large events.
Demonstrated ability to both independently and collaboratively build productive and meaningful relationships on behalf of institutions.
Experience leading and engaging all stakeholders - leadership, trustees, colleagues, faculty, parents, students, alumni, partners, and volunteers.
A disciplined, results-oriented self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fluid environment.
Well-developed strategic, critical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and judgment.
Interest and competence to interact with a diversity of accomplished individuals.
Excellent project management skills - ability to take the lead on multi-functional projects, manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and competing demands, and adapt to frequent and unexpected changes.
Strong attention to detail and able to develop, implement, and analyze strategies with minimal oversight.
Strong communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) to effectively communicate the Schools vision and case for support for priorities.
Active engagement in professional development and current on best practices.
Commitment to the Schools mission and willing to serve as an ambassador for the School both internally and externally.
Travel is primarily local during the regular business day. Overnight and out-of-area travel is also occasionally required.
High degree of competency with Google Suite, project management software, and CRM databases (preferably Raisers Edge).
Bachelors degree required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with a Mac environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Embraces the mission and strategic priorities of Mid-Pacific Institute.
Upholds and models the IAs mission and operating principles.
Envisions and promotes the strategic direction and operation for alumni programs, procedures, and policies that support the advancement of the Schools and IAs priorities in collaboration with colleagues within the IA, the Presidents Office, and throughout the divisions.
Leads and inspires MPIAA to achieve annual goals and foster the association's growth and development.
Works closely with all IA departments to help ensure units are working collaboratively to provide for a seamless experience for constituents and serves as an active member of the IA Leadership Team.
Oversees and guides the MPIAA, its associated subcommittees, councils, and affinity groups, and all related activities, ensuring strong and productive relationships between its members and the IA, academic, and administrative leadership.
Drives strategic priorities forward that align with and support the Schools mission, while strengthening the bond and investment of Mid-Pacifics alumni community.
Develops strategy and framework to benchmark and effectively measure the success of and identify opportunities for alumni engagement efforts; adapts programs to leverage strengths, close gaps, and to meet annual and long-term goals.
Establishes, builds, and extends relationships with a wide variety of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, with attention to assisting in the cultivation of a strong philanthropic culture among all.
Provides vision for and leads a robust Reunions program, in collaboration and partnership with both the annual giving and leadership giving teams, to ensure a powerful experience that includes connection, education, and increased financial support for Mid-Pacific; routinely assists in identifying and qualifying alumni prospects for gifts in support of their Reunion efforts.
Partners closely with the Marketing & Strategic Communications team to celebrate the unique voices, accomplishments, and aspirations of the Mid-Pacific community, enhancing pride in the institution with a focus on alumni and student stories.
Facilitates pathways for student/alumni interaction, highlighting the benefits of the Mid-Pacifics alumni network through mentoring, networking, and presenter opportunities.
Effectively communicates with both IA and volunteer leadership (including the Board of Trustees, MPIAA, and associated councils, and Development Committee) regarding strategies and progress.
Develops, oversees, and balances the budget for Alumni Engagement, Reunions, and Special Events.
Cultivates a professional network of colleagues at other institutions to serve as a resource for new ideas and stays abreast of alumni best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
Contributes to the overall success of the Institutional Advancement office by working on special projects and performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Regular and predictable attendance at work.
Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within area of responsibility.
Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources.