Senior Director of Alumni Engagement
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website
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Position Information Working Title: Senior Director of Alumni Engagement
Department: Alumni Association-1411
Requisition Number: S_260055
Posting Open Date: 02/11/2026
Application Review Date: 02/19/2026
Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work This position is responsible for creating, developing, and executing all aspects of events and programs designed to fulfill the alumni association’s mission. The senior director of alumni engagement will build and nurture relationships with a variety of alumni groups, plan and execute special events while collaborating with internal teams and serving as the liaison to designated groups. As with all members of the programming staff, the senior director of alumni engagement will serve as an ambassador for both the alumni association and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The position will provide leadership for the NAA staff through exemplary professionalism and work ethic. Must be available to work some weekend and evening hours, including football game days, and occasional travel may be required.
As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience in event planning, volunteer management, program development, leadership or related experiences required.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build and nurture strong relationships necessary.
Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree in leadership, communications, marketing or higher education is desirable.
Experience working in higher education or the non-profit sector is also desirable.
Excellent writing and public speaking skills are helpful.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review No
Physical Requirements No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Yes
Posted Salary $60,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Contact Shelley Zaborowski shelley.zaborowski@huskeralum.org
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Some Nights and Weekends
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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Position Information Working Title: Senior Director of Alumni Engagement
Department: Alumni Association-1411
Requisition Number: S_260055
Posting Open Date: 02/11/2026
Application Review Date: 02/19/2026
Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work This position is responsible for creating, developing, and executing all aspects of events and programs designed to fulfill the alumni association’s mission. The senior director of alumni engagement will build and nurture relationships with a variety of alumni groups, plan and execute special events while collaborating with internal teams and serving as the liaison to designated groups. As with all members of the programming staff, the senior director of alumni engagement will serve as an ambassador for both the alumni association and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The position will provide leadership for the NAA staff through exemplary professionalism and work ethic. Must be available to work some weekend and evening hours, including football game days, and occasional travel may be required.
As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience in event planning, volunteer management, program development, leadership or related experiences required.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build and nurture strong relationships necessary.
Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree in leadership, communications, marketing or higher education is desirable.
Experience working in higher education or the non-profit sector is also desirable.
Excellent writing and public speaking skills are helpful.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review No
Physical Requirements No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Yes
Posted Salary $60,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Contact Shelley Zaborowski shelley.zaborowski@huskeralum.org
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Some Nights and Weekends
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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