Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement

Search Number	# ADV 109
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	Working with the AVP, the Director is responsible for creating and cultivating relationships with the College’s various constituencies, with a particular focus on alumni and parents. The Director will motivate individuals to connect with the College and to donate their money, time, and expertise. The Director identifies and cultivates constituents to build a pipeline for engagement that supports Albertus and develops volunteer leadership. The Director manages all engagement events associated with Advancement, in cooperation with the Executive Director of College Events. In addition, the Director may provide assistance to the Office of the President as requested. Assignments may be highly confidential in nature.

Overview

Working with the AVP, the Director is responsible for creating and cultivating relationships with the College’s various constituencies, with a particular focus on alumni and parents. The Director will motivate individuals to connect with the College and to donate their money, time, and expertise. The Director identifies and cultivates constituents to build a pipeline for engagement that supports Albertus and develops volunteer leadership. The Director manages all engagement events associated with Advancement, in cooperation with the Executive Director of College Events. In addition, the Director may provide assistance to the Office of the President as requested. Assignments may be highly confidential in nature.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Program Management Create and implement an annual strategic/operational plan for Alumni and Parent Engagement. Develop, monitor, and report on Engagement metrics by which to measure progress toward program goals Create metrics for measuring engagement and goals associated with its growth. Develop sustainable programming that serves a diverse regional and national audience. Work closely with other departments on partnered events and new initiatives; identify Alumni to participate in programs and initiatives. Provide strategic guidance and support for the Alumni Advisory Board and for other alumni committees and volunteers. Encourage 100% giving participation from the Board. Working in conjunction with the AVP, launch a parent council that includes giving expectations Serve as primary advisor of the Student Alumni Association. Conduct visits of alumni and parents to assess alumni interest, volunteer and donor potential. Communications Develop and implement a broad-based alumni communications plan, using print, web, and digital tactics to inform, interact, and strengthen the reputation of Albertus among alumni/parents. Monitor metrics and periodically evaluate communications tactics. Manage and produce content for alumni and parent newsletters. Maintain the alumni sections of the College website; administer official Alumni social media channels. In conjunction with Marketing and Communications, served as the Advancement lead for the production of the From the Magazine and other alumni publications. Provide information and copy content including feature stories, profiles, and class notes Coordinate closely with the Marketing and Communications department to align messaging, deliver content, and complement strategies. With the AVP, implement segmentation and data analysis to inform a comprehensive programming and communications strategy. Events Manage all Engagement events, such as affinity outreach, to include planning, collaboration, identification of target audiences, guest list, and the management and production of marketing pieces such as invitations, briefings, and follow up and confirmation materials. Responsible, in partnership with the Office of College Events, for logistics related to events including submitting and reviewing requests for proposals, managing vendors, and overseeing setup and budget management. With the Executive Director of College Events, partner with departments on campus wide events such as commencement and homecoming to manage the alumni/parent engagement goals of the events. Other Ensure accurate and up-to-date information for alumni of record. In partnership with the Advancement team, coordinate reunion giving programs, class gifts, appropriate parent solicitations, and giving days; engage the Student Alumni Program (SAA) members in student philanthropy efforts. As part of the Advancement team, the Director shall steward a portfolio of donors and prospects.

Essential Functions

Program Management

Create and implement an annual strategic/operational plan for Alumni and Parent Engagement. Develop, monitor, and report on Engagement metrics by which to measure progress toward program goals
Create metrics for measuring engagement and goals associated with its growth.
Develop sustainable programming that serves a diverse regional and national audience.
Work closely with other departments on partnered events and new initiatives; identify Alumni to participate in programs and initiatives.
Provide strategic guidance and support for the Alumni Advisory Board and for other alumni committees and volunteers. Encourage 100% giving participation from the Board.
Working in conjunction with the AVP, launch a parent council that includes giving expectations
Serve as primary advisor of the Student Alumni Association.
Conduct visits of alumni and parents to assess alumni interest, volunteer and donor potential.

Communications

Develop and implement a broad-based alumni communications plan, using print, web, and digital tactics to inform, interact, and strengthen the reputation of Albertus among alumni/parents. Monitor metrics and periodically evaluate communications tactics.
Manage and produce content for alumni and parent newsletters. Maintain the alumni sections of the College website; administer official Alumni social media channels.
In conjunction with Marketing and Communications, served as the Advancement lead for the production of the From the Magazine and other alumni publications. Provide information and copy content including feature stories, profiles, and class notes
Coordinate closely with the Marketing and Communications department to align messaging, deliver content, and complement strategies.
With the AVP, implement segmentation and data analysis to inform a comprehensive programming and communications strategy.

Events

Manage all Engagement events, such as affinity outreach, to include planning, collaboration, identification of target audiences, guest list, and the management and production of marketing pieces such as invitations, briefings, and follow up and confirmation materials. Responsible, in partnership with the Office of College Events, for logistics related to events including submitting and reviewing requests for proposals, managing vendors, and overseeing setup and budget management.
With the Executive Director of College Events, partner with departments on campus wide events such as commencement and homecoming to manage the alumni/parent engagement goals of the events.

Other

Ensure accurate and up-to-date information for alumni of record.
In partnership with the Advancement team, coordinate reunion giving programs, class gifts, appropriate parent solicitations, and giving days; engage the Student Alumni Program (SAA) members in student philanthropy efforts.
As part of the Advancement team, the Director shall steward a portfolio of donors and prospects.

Qualifications	At least 5 years of experience in alumni relations, special events, education/higher education, or another related field. Some fundraising experience or equivalent is required.

Education	Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of the various social media and technology platforms used in an office setting.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Evening and weekend work required; job-related travel required.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

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