Director of Alumnae/i Relations - River Forest, United States - Dominican University

Description

DEPARTMENT:
University Advancement, Alumnae/i Relations


REPORTS TO :
Assistant Vice President of Advancement


JOB STATUS:
Full-time (at least 37.5 hours/week)


LOCATION:
On-site

PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Alumnae/i Relations is responsible for the organization and management of alumnae/i and future alumni activities designed to foster relationships on behalf of the university.

The Director is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of alumni programming as well as managing alumni volunteers. This position reports to the Assistant Vice
President of Advancement.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in
the creation of a more just and humane world.

JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Alumni Relationship Building & Cultivation

Support the Assistant Vice President in crafting strategies to engage a diverse population of graduates and supporters of Dominican University.

Work collaboratively with fundraising staff to identify, cultivate, and engage alumnae/i with potential for providing philanthropic support for Dominican University.

Collaborate with campus partners to find opportunities for alumni engagement as a way of stewarding or re-engaging alumni to campus.

Develop and oversee affinity group relationship building for alumni and constituent cultivation.
Event Management

Strategically manage a robust program of alumnae/i events, collaborating with development colleagues and campus partners to produce successful events that raise the profile of the institution and increase alumnae/i engagement.

This includes heritage receptions, homecoming, regional events, networking events, and others that are established to promote engagement with alumnae/i.

Lead event teams for signature alumnae/i events such as Reunion, Homecoming, regional events, etc., and be responsible for volunteer recruitment and engagement for classes celebrating milestone reunions, program development for events, and assignments for support staff.

Create a cohesive volunteer engagement strategy that properly utilizes alumni and donor volunteers and moves along priorities of University Advancement division.

Directly manage oversight of alumnae/i volunteers, including Class Agents, Social Media Volunteers, event host committees, and affinity groups.
Future Alumni Support

Develop strategic vision for engaging in existing student programs throughout the academic year to raise the profile of the Office of Alumnae/i Relations with current students.

Partner in key university events to be a presence on campus and elevate the good work of alumni, donors, and key constituents within the Dominican student community.

This may include events such as Orientation, Countdown to Commencement, etc.
Administrative Duties

Create an annual operating plan which includes a comprehensive timeline, goals, and a budget.

Develop and implement strategic plan for the DU Network, an online engagement platform for students and alumni to connect, network, and share information.

Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to the Assistant Director of Alumnae/i Relations. This includes managing priorities and fostering collaborations with campus partners both within and outside of university advancement.
Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned.
Relationships

The Director of Alumnae/i Relations reports to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement and works closely with other members of the University Advancement staff, as well campus partners.

The Director is expected to exhibit leadership with alumnae/i volunteers, faculty, staff, and students.
MINIMUM/


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three to five years of experience working with volunteers/programming, preferably in an education setting
Experience in constituent relations programming or special event planning preferred
Experience managing volunteers and developing creative alumni programs and activities


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Clearly articulate the mission of Dominican University
Demonstrate strategic thinking/collaborative work to optimize opportunities across the institution
Possess strong writing, presentation and organizational skills
Exhibit self-motivation, the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work within a team
Be able to participate in evening and weekend alumnae/i activities
Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
Possess integrity and a positive attitude
Be open to learning new software and online communication methods
Experience working in Raiser's Edge preferred

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago. Dominican University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as a baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degree-granting institution.

It is highly regarded for its academic rigor and thoughtful accompaniment of students, its intentional affordability and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, which includes 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students.

Sixty-eight percent (68%) of our undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% are Black or African American, and 3% are Asian.

Under-represented minority students, make up 77% of the DU undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some type of financial aid.

Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a federal designation of the U.S.

Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.

To Apply
Apply online at . Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume with a list of 3 references. Dominican University alumnae/i are encouraged to apply.
A background screening is required.
EEO Statement

Dominican University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the goal of building an equity-centered faculty and staff committed to teaching, working, and learning in a multicultural environment.

Dominican University believes that justice, equity, and inclusion are critical to our growth and development and seek to recruit, develop, and retain from a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at

for assistance.

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