Director of Alumni Engagement

3 weeks ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary

The Director of Alumni Relations will serve as the chief engagement and events officer in the College of Science. This position will be primarily responsible for providing leadership and guidance for the college's engagement and stewardship efforts with alumni, donors, and friends to ultimately increase constituent engagement and philanthropic support for the college.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, promote, execute, and evaluate alumni engagement programs, projects, and events for the college.
  • Collaborate with the college's Senior Director of Communications to strategize and implement targeted alumni communication efforts.
  • Work closely with the college's advancement team to pursue and promote institutional goals related to communications, fundraising, and alumni engagement.
  • Develop effective strategies for planning events to enhance constituent participation and philanthropic support.
  • Train and motivate volunteers to support alumni engagement efforts.

Requirements

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in marketing, hospitality, communications, or other related field.
  • Experience in event planning, alumni activities, and/or educational programming.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituencies.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.



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