Director for Retiree Relations

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- ** Job Description
** For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

Alumni and Stakeholder Engagement (ASE), working in collaborative partnerships with the  (UWAA),  (UWRA) and the , fulfills its mission to advance higher education in the state of Washington and to support the UW through impactful, broad-based engagement with alumni, students, retirees and friends of the University. This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.
** Alumni & Stakeholder Engagement has an exciting opening for a Director for Retiree Relations. This is a full-time permanent position.
** The Director for Retiree Relations leads strategy, programming, outreach and communications to support and engage the University of Washington’s retiree community while overseeing the financial and administrative operations of the UW Retirement Association (UWRA). Reporting to the Senior Director for Engagement Strategy, this role drives integrated engagement strategies that strengthen affinity with the UW and advance UWRA’s self-sustaining revenue goals.

Serving as a strategic and relationship-centered leader, the Director fosters strong, emotionally intelligent connections across campus and community partners, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, executive resilience and a commitment to the UW’s public mission.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Engagement Program Leadership
** Develop and deliver comprehensive programs, services and communications that engage UW retirees in a purpose‐driven relationship with the University and with one another.
* Evolve and manage a program portfolio aligned with the UWRA’s mission and strategic plan, using subject‐matter expertise in topics relevant to aging adults and UW retirees to inform priorities and decisions.
* Design, implement and assess integrated programs and services that drive UWRA membership acquisition and retention, support business development and expand revenue‐generating opportunities.
* Build and maintain strong partnerships to advance shared goals and align programming with UA priorities, working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, including UWRA leadership, UW units serving retirees, the Washington State Health Care Authority, the Department of Retirement Systems, and Era Living
* Supervise the Assistant Director for Board and Member Services, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management and professional development.
* Manage individual and team workflows to ensure responsive customer service, efficient daily operations and capacity for future program growth.
* Foster and contribute to an inclusive and productive team culture that embraces opportunities.
* Operations and Administration
** Lead and manage all UWRA financial operations, including budget oversight, nonprofit compliance and partnering with the treasurer and external accountant to maintain sound accounting practices and accurate records.
* Support standing committees of the UWRA Board of Directors, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fostering a meaningful, purpose‐driven volunteer experience.
* Collaborate with marketing and communications partners to develop, execute and evaluate program marketing materials and the communications calendar, ensuring alignment with revenue…