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Position Title: Alumni Affairs: Director, Clubs & Chapters

Department: 7020|Alumni Affairs

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the AVP of Alumni Engagement and CEO of the Alumni Association, the Director of Clubs and Chapters oversees the development, planning, support, training, and evaluation of a comprehensive Clubs and Chapters program offering alumni and friends the opportunity to support the alumni association and university’s mission and strategic priorities. The Director is responsible for Club and Chapter data management, reporting, leadership training, adherence to established policies and procedures, and a comprehensive engagement budget for engagement opportunities amplifying the alumni and university’s message and goals. In addition, the incumbent is expected to reinforce collaborative relationships with other university partners.

Responsibilities
Manage Club and Chapter strategy, including communications, engagement, data, training, recruitment, and recognition. Provide leadership and serve in a critical leadership role for the Alumni Association; work collaboratively within the Association on a Regional Engagement strategy; and develop best practices in Clubs and Chapters.
Oversee Club financials and ensure proper state, federal and university policy adherence; prepare and execute a budget to support engagement, scholarships, and philanthropy activities; work with Annual Giving and Membership on growth strategies; develop and maintain relationships with Admissions and Career Center; and serve as liaison to assigned Alumni Council and Board Committees and keep committees informed on opportunities to engage with Clubs and Club leaders.
Provide reports and leverage data to inform decisions of department and AA leadership; keep volunteers informed on data to make decisions; and develop and maintain a process for data to enter CRM from Club and Chapter activity.
Oversee targeted Club and Chapter communications in line with overall Association brand, mission, and vision; develop and maintain communication strategy through social media, and newsletter communication; and serve as point person to leaders, ensuring needs are met.
Travel throughout the year; maintain contact with other Campus Partners to leverage the full scope of travel and engagement priorities; and support other Alumni team members, significantly where synergies overlap to maximize outreach.
Lead and/or support special projects such as reunions, homecoming, spring gala, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in a related advancement services field; 

-High school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to ten years may be substituted for the degree requirement (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)


Preferred Qualifications:
-Knowledge of UL Lafayette or other higher education institution.
-Knowledge of Volunteer Management.
-Experience preparing and monitoring budget information.
-A self-starter, comfortable working independently.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously and accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
-Ability to travel as needed.
-Valid Driver’s License or the ability to obtain before hire.
-Experience with Microsoft Office products suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) or equivalent software.

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