Associate Vice President Alumni Engagement

Overview

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving

• 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. The board supports the work of the Alumni Engagement office as active and engaged board members. The board is expected to have 100% giving participation annually which the AVP is responsible for soliciting. Meeting three times per year, the board is integral in the success of alumni programs and special events.
• 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 it’s 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.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to; HIPAA, FERPA and other state and federal mandates.
• Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Staff Management:

• Supervise, train and manage efforts of the alumni relations and annual giving team, a position designed to support the department’s overall engagement efforts.
• Evaluate workload, set performance objectives, monitor performance and provide feedback on performance results, conduct regular staff meetings and share information to keep Advancement staff abreast of alumni and annual giving activities overall.
• Assure collaboration of Alumni Engagement team within Advancement Department on event management, newsletters, correspondence, and other communications with volunteers, alumni, prospective donors, existing donors, parents and friends of Campbell University.

Education/

Experience:

• Minimum of a four-year degree; a Master’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience in a 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 both oral and written channels.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in relating to university administrators, academic leaders, university advancement staff, alumni, and other 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 evening and weekend hours.
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public.
• Work independently as well as…