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Director of Alumni Engagement
Director of Alumni Engagement
Chatham University seeks a creative, relationship-oriented, and execution-focused professional to serve as Director of Alumni Engagement. Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement, this role is responsible for designing and delivering meaningful engagement experiences that strengthen relationships with alumni and donors and inspire philanthropic support. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both strategy and execution, developing engagement programs while actively managing events, communications, and volunteer initiatives. The Director will play a key role in building a vibrant, connected alumni community and enhancing the donor experience across the institution.
The Director of Alumni Engagement oversees and directs all aspects of alumni programming that seek to engage alumni with the University and to develop relationships that encourage alumni to advance the university's mission by volunteering, mentoring, attending events, and making financial contributions. The Director will play a vital role in developing distinct alumni engagement programs relevant for Chatham's diverse alumni population: alumnae from its time as an undergraduate women's college, graduates of its professional and graduate degree programs, and now alumni as an all-gender institution served on three campuses.
Specifically, the Director of Alumni Engagement directs, manages, and administers all matters that enhance the university's ability to weave alumni into the fabric of the University, from managing reunion programs and event planning to growing and overseeing volunteer engagement opportunities to encouraging alumni to become mentors to students and to financially support the university.
The Director will build effective relationships with departments including enrollment management, student affairs and career services, and marketing and communications to effectively engage alumni.
Qualifications:
- At least five years' experience working in an effective, comprehensive alumni relations office.
- Experience managing diverse groups of volunteers, boards, and alumni networks.
- Strong project management skills.
- Familiarity with advancement CRM's, preferably Virtuous.
- Bachelor's degree required.
Link for full job description and How to Apply:
Applications accepted only via www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is https://chatham.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/ChathamUniversity/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Director-of-Alumni-Engagement_JR00000774) and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include:
- Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application.
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