Classified | Non-Classified/Professional | Faculty
Position: Alumni Relations Director
University Advancement; Non-Classified; Full-time; 12-month appointment.
Responsibilities
As a key member of the Institutional Advancement team, the Alumni Relations Director is responsible for leading and directing all alumni relations activities statewide, regionally and nationally. The incumbent will aggressively institute, market, and execute new programs, events, and outreach efforts to bring new populations of alumni and friends closer to the University.
Will be accountable for advancing ISU's outreach efforts through designing metrics and benchmarking goals against which a successful alumni program will be measured.
Develop, implement, and manage the alumni relations program to establish a long-term productive continuum of alumni engagement, commitment and volunteerism. Identify, recruit and establish a successful network of volunteer leaders.
Continue to build a powerful alumni online community through social networking. Assist in developing a strategy for alumni communications for the web.
Actively lead the University’s campaign for a new alumni and visitors center. Manage a prospect/donor portfolio in the cultivation and solicitation of philanthropic gifts for this project.
Establish programs of mutual commitment with students, from entering freshmen to graduates; expand reconnections with alumni and friends and develop new relationships with a focus on friend raising, service to the University, volunteerism and philanthropic support.
The Idaho State University Alumni Association consists of 24 members of the Alumni Board of Directors representing various regions, colleges, departments and eras. The department is active in sponsoring and promoting and number of events, awards programs, gatherings and serving some 65,000 living alumni.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership, management, marketing and public relations skills and experience; bachelor’s degree and significant fundraising experience; must possess a high level of enthusiasm and creativity; ability to work with deans, department chairs, faculty and administrators in the identification, cultivation, and relationship-building with alumni, friends, and current students. Experience in volunteer management and coordination strongly preferred; must be able to travel, work evenings and weekends.
Salary
Competitive salary; outstanding benefits package.
Application
Please submit a cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications for this position, a detailed resume, and the names and contact information for three current professional references to:
Idaho State University
Office of Human Resources
Alumni Relations Director Search
921 S. 8th Avenue, Mail Stop 8107
Pocatello, ID 83209-8107
or
Email: hr@isu.edu
Review of applications and nominations will begin upon receipt; search will continue until position is filled. For further information about ISU, please visit www.isu.edu. Phone (208) 282-2517, Fax (208) 282-4976.
Idaho State University is an AA/EEO Employer. Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Idaho State University is committed to an environment of civility, respect, and tolerance within the University community.