Alumni Affairs Director jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

The Executive Director, Alumni Engagement will lead the Alumni Engagement (AE) efforts and team for the Division of University Advancement. The incumbent will develop and manage the strategic objectives of the AE efforts, including local and national initiatives and events, alumni recognition initiatives and events, the planning and execution of comprehensive homecoming and class and affinity reunion events and activities, development and management of a comprehensive national Alumni Association network and serve as the chief liaison to the DU campus and Alumni Board. The incumbent will manage and ensure a comprehensive schedule of alumni engagement events and initiatives and shall be responsible for the specific attainment of goals and objectives related to alumni activities for the entire UA team and Alumni Association Board of Governors. In addition, this position will manage additional projects as assigned by the Senior Associate Vice President (SAVP) and Senior Vice President (SVP) of University Advancement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In coordination with the SAVP and SVP of Advancement, executes and leads AE's strategic objectives and vision related to local, national, and campus-based alumni events and activities. Current and future local alumni events and activities (Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh Pirates, Century Club, distinguished speaker series luncheons downtown, etc.), current and future national alumni events and activities (alumni chapters, admitted student receptions and send-off events, university presidential events, etc.), and campus events and activities (homecoming and family weekend, reunions, Founders week, Easter Egg Hunt, Photos with Santa, summer social gatherings for each school/college, etc.) will be developed using industry best practices, DU policies and procedures, and include critical stakeholders (DU leadership, UA team, alumni, campus partners, etc.). Will attend events and activities in the evenings and on weekends and travel locally, regionally, and nationally to support these events and activities.

Acts as the key liaison for AE to the Alumni Board of Governors with the Board President, committees within the Alumni Board of Governors (Governance & Engagement, Executive, Volunteer Engagement, and Communications), campus partners (all Schools, Library, President’s Office, ODESI, Veterans Affairs Office, Career Development, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, etc.)

Directly oversee and provide leadership to a team of professional colleagues. Meet at least monthly with direct reports and the entire AE team, administer performance appraisals for the AE team, provide training and onboarding to AE team members, and provide and delegate responsibilities and projects among the AE team that will lead to the most efficient and effective results toward overall university advancement efforts.

Other related duties as assigned and/or needed that will lead to philanthropic impact at Duquesne University.

Completes other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises a team of Alumni Engagement employees (approximately 5 FTEs).

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

5-8 years of experience in alumni engagement operations, preferably in higher education.

Valid driver’s license

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Knowledge of best practices in alumni engagement policies, procedures, and methods.

Ability and willingness to travel 30% of the time locally, statewide, and throughout the US.

Excellent organizational, project management, multi-tasking, and leadership skills.

Exceptional communication (verbal/written), listening, and follow-through skills; collegial and respectful.

Able to work independently within the boundaries of established University and advancement practices.

Consistently meets deadlines/deliverables and standards for quality work.

Entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and demonstrated success in exceeding goals and expectations.

Broad knowledge of fundraising principles and all aspects of the gift cycle Expertise and facility with operating systems such as Slate (or another advancement CRM), iModules, CVENT, DocuSign, and MS Office suite (especially Excel).

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Vigorous work ethic, sound judgment, impeccable integrity, demonstrated initiative, appropriate professional appearance, intellectual curiosity, personal and professional stamina, and the temperament to work effectively and productively with colleagues, donors, and volunteers.

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the University's mission and respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.