Director of Alumni Relations

Director of Alumni Relations
Department: Alumni Relations

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salary

Position Salary Minimum: $78,000

Position Salary Maximum: $83,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Screening Date: 2026-06-12

Job Description Summary: The Director of Alumni Relations is a leader in the Miami University Alumni Association (MUAA), responsible for strategic programming that strengthens alumni connections beyond campus.

Primary Duties

Direct and manage alumni engagement outside of Oxford, including leading alumni chapter programs, key events, and driving alumni activity in key regions

Work with chapter volunteers and partners to expand alumni engagement, specifically in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Denver

Work in partnership with Advancement Communications to promote regional engagement in print, online, and email marketing and social media

Contribute to the development of new and enhancement of existing online (virtual) and regional program offerings to bring Miami University social, professional, and educational content to all alumni.

Meet regularly with the MUAA executive leadership to set the strategic direction of regional engagement

Attend MUAA staff meetings, University Advancement meetings, and quarterly MUAA board of directors’ meetings.

Incorporate key initiatives of THRIVE Strategic Plan into work and report to THRIVE Committee on Strengthening Alumni Engagement.

Work with University Advancement colleagues, campus partners, and volunteers to build a pipeline for alumni engagement that supports programming and initiatives, develops generational leaders, increases data integrity, and enhances philanthropic support.

Coordinate annual fund efforts for key constituent groups through regular communication and strategic planning with Annual Giving and major gift officer(s) to ensure that Miami University achieves campaign fundraising and engagement goals.

Track metrics and data points to make strategic business decisions, determine program effectiveness, and discover and cultivate opportunities for programmatic collaboration; produce reports and recommendations.

In conjunction with divisional and university partners, develop a plan to allow for sponsorship of regional events

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; minimum of five years in alumni relations with progressively responsible experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Miami University.

Experience in volunteer management.

Experience with regional alumni programs, chapters, or clubs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, close attention to detail, strong organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills, and proven leadership qualities.

Must have the ability to problem‑solve and deal diplomatically with challenging issues, situations, and partners.

Willingness to travel, ability to work weekends and/or extended hours.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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