Senior Director for Alumni Engagement/Alumni Association

Job Summary

The Senior Director for Alumni Engagement reports to the Associate Vice President for Alumni and Community Engagement and is responsible for managing and implementing a comprehensive engagement program designed to provide meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, service, personal and professional development, and events and programs for alumni to enhance loyalty, dedication, and support for San Jose State University.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Liaison and Manager: Serve as the primary point of contact and manager for the SJSU Alumni Association, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective communication between the Association and university stakeholders.
• Day-to-day Operations: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Alumni Association, including budget management, resource allocation, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the department's budget for daily operations and scholarship accounts, monitoring revenue and expenses to maintain financial sustainability.
• Board of Directors Collaboration: Work closely with the SJSU Alumni Association Board of Directors to ensure alignment with university policies and objectives.
• Meeting Coordination: Partner with the President of the SJSU Alumni Association to develop agendas for quarterly board meetings, inviting guest speakers as needed and distributing agendas to board members in advance.
• Sub-committee Collaboration: Collaborate with the chairs of board sub-committees to develop agenda items that align with university and board goals.
• Strategic Planning and Reporting: Collaborate with the Associate Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving to develop a comprehensive plan for increasing interaction between SJSU and its alumni community.
• Program Development and Assessment: Lead efforts to develop, implement, and assess programs, events, services, and outreach activities to enhance relationships between alumni, students, faculty, and the broader community.
• Promotional Events and Partnerships: Support the development and execution of promotional events and partnerships that raise the visibility of the university and the Alumni Association among all university constituents.
• Membership Campaign Management: Collaborate with the Associate Director, Networks, and Student Engagement to develop and execute a yearly Alumni Association Membership Campaign.
• Collaborative Relationships: Form and nurture strong collaborative relationships within the larger university community to support and advance institutional goals and objectives.
• Leadership and Team Management: Take charge of recruiting, hiring, and providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Alumni Engagement staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skilled in substantive leadership for alumni engagement events.
• Thorough knowledge in a membership-based environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in budget management, supervision, and staff development.
• Ability to achieve success in fiscal performance, including active involvement in a fund-raising campaign.
• Demonstrated success in using multiple levels of communication technology for outreach and engagement with targeted constituents.
• Demonstrated strong public relations and communications skills.
• Knowledge of best practices and organizational success in reaching out to, and engaging with, alumni, parents and students.
• Knowledge of marketing, especially in market segmentation, market research, program analysis, and the development of success metrics.
• Advanced skill working with boards comprised of prominent individuals of stature.
• Ability to develop and implement programs consistent with Transformation 2030 and the SJSU Alumni Association strategic plan.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects; flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with excellent follow through.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access) and Google Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, project management, and highly effective presentation skills.
• High degree of comfort and cultural sensitivity working throughout the U.S. and internationally.
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Three to five years of direct or related successful experience in alumni relations and/or advancement.
• A minimum of two years of experience managing and/or staffing leadership volunteers or boards of directors or other volunteer bodies comprised of prominent individuals of stature.
• Experience building high performance program or project teams, including hiring, training, developing, mobilizing and mentoring staff in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Leadership skills and experience in alumni or donor engagement activities and events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Experience building strong working relationships and strategic partnerships across an organization to maximize program effectiveness.
• Experience in Advancement strategic planning and implementation.
• Experience with a membership-based environment.
• Experience with volunteer development and oversight.
• Organizational skills in budget management, program development, staff development, and supervision.
• Experience in fiscal performance, including active involvement in fundraising campaigns.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and use of database.

Compensation

Classification: Administrator III

Anticipated Hiring Range: $10,000/month - $12,500/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: July 11, 2024 through July 25, 2024.

Contact Information

University Personnel

jobs@sjsu.edu

408-924-2252

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Additional Information

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Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required.

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Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf.

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The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years.

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A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

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Equal Employment Statement:

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

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Advertised:

July 11, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close:

Open until filled

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