Associate Vice President Alumni Engagement

Associate Vice President For Alumni Engagement

Position:
Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement

Department:
Alumni Engagement

Status:
Full Time

The Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement (AVP) is responsible for leading the planning and growth for alumni engagement and university annual giving. As the Executive Director of the Alumni Association, this role will work to support the Association’s vision of creating mutually beneficial relationships between the university and its alumni. This position serves on the leadership team of the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.

• Leads alumni engagement and annual giving staff in the annual planning and strategic growth of alumni engagement and annual giving programming.
• Creates a comprehensive annual plan for alumni relations prior to the beginning of each fiscal year that details the strategy for the Alumni Board, campus events, regional events and social media outreach as well as goals related to annual giving participation from events.
• Serves as Executive Director of the Campbell University Alumni Association and Board of Directors.
• Oversees the university’s class reunion program that integrates in‑person and virtual events along with annual giving activities.
• Partner with the Director of Annual Giving to develop a parent giving program and serve as its point of contact.
• Partner with the Director of Alumni Engagement to develop a Campbell Alumni Chapter program.
• Represents the Department at regional and on‑campus events.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Upholds and abides by Campbell University policies and procedures, including Title IX, Information Security, HIPAA, FERPA and other mandates.
• Other job‑related duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

• Supervises, trains and manages the alumni relations and annual giving team.
• Evaluates workload, sets performance objectives, monitors performance and provides feedback, conducts regular staff meetings and shares information to keep Advancement staff abreast of activities.
• Assures collaboration of the Alumni Engagement team within the Advancement Department on event management, newsletters, correspondence, and other communications.

• Minimum of a four‑year degree; a Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience in higher education or non‑profit sector desired.
• At least 8–10 years of significant relationship management and fundraising experience preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through oral and written channels.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time‑management skills.
• Comprehensive computer skills and ability to learn new technologies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in relating to university administrators, academic leaders, advancement staff, alumni and external audiences.
• Demonstrated success in one‑on‑one communications and relationship building with constituents.
• Ability to creatively manage alumni activities and identify engagement opportunities in an entrepreneurial, innovative and forward‑thinking manner.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and organize multiple projects with energy, clarity, optimism, diplomacy and integrity.
• Ability to travel regionally and work some evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high‑level officials and the public.
• Work independently and function effectively in a diverse team.
• Exercise independent judgment in complex, new or stressful situations.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability, flexibility and willingness to work in a changing environment.
• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.

Executive

Full‑time

Other

Higher Education

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