Director of Alumni Engagement & Outreach, Law

Director of Alumni Engagement & Outreach, Law

Requisition Number: 69341

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 21-Jan-2026

Date Posted:

Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Director of Donor and Alumni Relations! This role plays a significant role in strategizing, leading and implementing programmatic donor relations and alumni engagement efforts for the School of Law.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Advancement, this position is tasked with setting the direction for annual team engagement activities, including defining success metrics, establishing goals, and developing reporting processes. This position will successfully navigate the substantial complexity of working with various internal and external constituents and balancing the needs of separate entities while still fulfilling the strategic needs of the unit and the Office of Advancement.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

At CU Boulder Advancement, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies-including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal colleagues and external partners.

We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes-ensuring alignment with our mission and values every step of the way.

Strategy and Execution

• Lead the central planning initiatives and execution of efforts that strengthen alumni and donor relationships through engagement events, stewardship opportunities, and initiatives aligned with Law Advancement’s and the Law School’s priorities.

• Set direction for annual team engagement activities, including defining success metrics, establishing goals, and developing reporting processes. Establish priorities, schedules, and expectations for the fiscal year, and set team goals and metrics to increase and measure donor retention, satisfaction, and engagement, as well as alumni engagement. Meet or exceed annual contact and engagement metrics.

• Collaborate with Assistant Dean for Advancement and the donor relations/stewardship/student workers to evolve engagement strategies, demonstrate outcomes, and drive measurable impact.

• Collaborate with Development Officers to engage and steward key donors.

• Plan and implement 5-10 high-impact annual events, ensuring a consistently excellent experience. Examples include:

• Annual Banquet:
  Serve as honoree liaison, manage CVENT registration, oversee program and video production, and coordinate cross-team collaboration. Open to innovative reimagining of the event. Supervise the process and solicitation of sponsor ships for the annual Law Alumni Awards Banquet.

• Reunions:
  Serve as primary organizer and liaison, be responsible for digital class memory books (Bright Crowd), and ensure effective alumni participation. Open to innovative reimagining of the event(s).

• Networking events: e.g.:
  Women in Law, Faculty Emeritus, Judges, Legacy families etc.

• Scholarship Event:
  Act as Liaison for the event and work with the hotel caterers. Plan run of show and work with team to find student /alumni speakers and any other associated duties related to the event.

Team Collaboration and Leadership

• Cultivate a team culture that values innovation, encourages new insights, and supports testing innovative approaches.

• Supervise personnel actions, including performance management, hiring, onboarding, training, and offboarding. Provide training, guidance, and support to student workers and collaborate effectively with the Assistant Director of Donor Relations to enhance team effectiveness and strengthen donor relationships.

• Serve as liaison to the Law Alumni Board, coordinating meetings, agendas, and follow-up to advance alumni engagement and board priorities.

• Participate in monthly meetings with alumni directors across CU campuses to share standard processes, collaborate, and explore joint initiatives.

• Participate in monthly donor relations meetings across CU campuses to identify collaboration opportunities and improve donor engagement strategies.

Administrative Duties

• Track and report CASE metrics related to alumni engagement and participation.

• Supervise engagement and events budgets, ensuring strategic…