204440-Director of Alumni Relations, Quillen College of Medicine

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

Develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy, including digital platforms, affinity groups, mentorship programs, and regional chapters to connect alumni with current students, faculty, and the college's initiatives. Oversee the planning, budgeting, and delivery of high-impact alumni events, including annual reunions, homecoming and tailgate gatherings, regional networking receptions, and virtual webinars, targeting year-over-year growth in attendance. Partner with the development team to identify major gift prospects from the alumni base, integrating engagement data into fundraising pipelines and supporting campaigns (like Forever ETSU) tied to college priorities. Implement donor-centric stewardship protocols to nurture alumni as loyal supporters. Lead the Quillen Alumni Association board, facilitating governance, strategic planning, and alignment with donor relations best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, or higher education fundraising.
• Experience in a medical or healthcare education setting.
• Experience in alumni relations, advancement, or higher education fundraising.
• Experience working with physicians and medical professionals.
• Proven track record in event planning and execution, including managing budgets and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of donor stewardship principles, CRM systems, and data-driven engagement strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office Suite, event management software, and analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated success in volunteer engagement and advisory board management.
• Experience in building and executing social media content plans and communication plans.
• Willingness to travel for alumni events, work local weekend events, host evening virtual board meetings, and represent Quillen at national conferences.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently, and be a self-starter.
• Strong teamwork aptitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• 5-7 years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, or higher education fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy.
• Oversee the planning, budgeting, and delivery of high-impact alumni events.
• Partner with the development team to identify major gift prospects from the alumni base.
• Implement donor-centric stewardship protocols.
• Lead the Quillen Alumni Association board.

Benefits

• Information on benefits can be found at www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/

What This Job Offers

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