Director of Alumni Programming

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Alumni Programming role is critical in securing the future campaign pipeline through active alumni engagement. This role is responsible for planning, developing, and executing Alumni programming that provides meaningful engagement opportunities and strengthens the University’s relationships with alumni. The Director will play a critical role in fostering a vibrant, connected community that supports the University’s mission and vision. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Advancement, the Director will oversee the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, managing a wide variety of volunteer engagement opportunities for alumni throughout the University. The Director will also work closely with the Chief Alumni Engagement Officer who is charged with building strategic connections with alumni throughout the country and internationally. This position requires a dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial leader who can build lasting relationships across a diverse set of constituencies, while advancing the University’s goals for engagement, philanthropy, and community connection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to network and make lasting relationship with alumni
• Experience with event planning and database management
• Mentoring experience
• Proven goal- and metric-driven mindset
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with diverse groups
• Budget and project management experience
• Creativity in developing new programming and improving efficiency
• Ability to meet deadlines; work in a team environment; focus on results; motivate and organize volunteers
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
• Staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
• PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Degree in Marketing Communications, or related field preferred
• Experience in higher education preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects and implement strategic plans for an organization
• Experience in donor relations, event planning or project management preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops vision, strategies, benchmarks and goals for alumni engagement through key programming opportunities.
• Creates strategies which will effectively engage a diverse set of constituents.
• Sets direction for alumni programming.
• Supervises the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and manages the alumni office budget including budget planning, forecasting and tracking.
• Builds and maintains relationships with on-campus constituencies to best partner on engagement opportunities.
• Participates in all aspects of program and department planning and in the establishment of department goals and objectives.
• Lead the relaunch of the Alumni Board.
• Partner with the Chief Alumni Engagement Officer in recruiting and placing new members on the Board.
• Recruits members based on specific criteria, i.e. regional engagement, different graduating years, professions, to develop a diverse board that represents the Alumni Association.
• The Director will develop and execute a three year plan of engagement for Alumni Board members.
• Provides direction, vision and support to the Alumni Board in developing initiatives that advance the Alumni Association’s efforts on behalf of the University.
• In partnership with the Vice President of Advancement, the Director of Alumni Programming will develop two days of programming that will attract a wide variety of alumni back to campus.
• Emphasize reunions and large scale events that re-engage alumni.
• Work year-round with a Homecoming committee, including representation from the Alumni Board, to plan and execute meaningful events.
• Oversee an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement in coordinating reunion planning with various committees.
• Develop and implement a robust plan to engage local alumni throughout San Diego County.
• Initiatives may include monthly dinners hosted by key alumni, large scale events, speakers programs, greater partnership with Career Services and mentorship opportunities for Alumni to connect with students.
• Builds and maintains relationships with on-campus constituencies to best partner on engagement opportunities (colleges, student affairs, students, administration, etc.).
• Manage alumni volunteers to strengthen connections among alumni and with the University.
• In partnership with the Alumni Board and the Chief Alumni Engagement Officer, develop and execute a yearly plan of regional events.
• Work toward the goal of establishing 12-15 thriving alumni chapters.
• Strive for 6-8 events annually.
• Meet with each of the eight Deans twice a year.
• Collaborate with the Deans to develop a communication plan for each school.
• Assist in executing a newsletter once a month from each Dean.
• Work with the Director of Annual Giving to ensure alignment with initiatives such as Green4Gold and other giving campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Chief Alumni Engagement Officer to share alumni stories in meaningful ways through newsletters, the Viewpoint, and other marketing materials.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• competitive retirement matching
• vacation and sick time
• 15 paid holidays per year
• opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees