Director of Alumni and Parent Relations

2 weeks ago

Mequon, United States Concordia University WisconsinAnn Arbor Full time

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Director of Alumni and Parent Relations will build a network of University alumni and parents who support Concordia through financial support, volunteerism, and student referrals. This is a full-time position that works collaboratively with the Senior Director of Advancement Services, reports to the Vice President of Advancement, and is located on the Mequon, Wisconsin campus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Interact with alumni to assess their interest so that they will joyfully support and engage Concordia in one or more of the following ways: volunteerism, financial support, student referrals.
  • Identify, train, and utilize alumni council volunteers to assist in the meaningful engagement of alumni and support of CUW and its current students.
  • Organize and conduct events locally and in key regions where alumni can network and remain informed about Concordia University. Encourage, support, and provide resources to volunteer efforts related to class reunions, giving day, Homecoming, etc.
  • In cooperation with the Director of the Concordia Fund, develop and implement specific strategies to raise the participation rate of support by alumni of all ages and types, including traditional, accelerated, and graduate, across all methods of giving in order to maximize a culture of philanthropy.
  • Communicate systematically with alumni and parents to keep them informed and connected with the University, its mission, and goals. Regularly share the impact of gifts and student referrals.
  • Work closely and cooperatively with the Advancement team, Career Engagement, Student Success, Admission, and other campus groups to accomplish the goals of the University at large, particularly in support of alumni and parents.
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Conduct and facilitate group sessions; prepare and deliver coherent oral presentations
  • Interpersonal skills using tact and patience through oral and written communication
  • Development techniques
  • Budget development and management
  • Build lasting relationships with alumni and parents
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action with multiple tasks
  • Understanding of the LCMS, its structure, and historical relationship to Concordia University
  • Understanding of Concordia's mission statement and ability to interpret it to all constituents
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Be available for evening and weekend work as needed with some travel required

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree is required and at least three years of experience that relates directly to alumni relations, event planning, communications, fundraising, and/or sales. Alumnus of Concordia University Wisconsin preferred. Must be computer literate with an understanding of development or fundraising techniques.

Physical Demands/Equipment

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salary exempt position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
  • Disability and Survivor Plan
  • Retirement Pension Plan
  • Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
  • Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

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