Director of Alumni Relations

General Description: Director of Alumni Relations will develop and coordinate a positive connection between the University and its alumni. The Director will coordinate the activities of the Alumni Association, including Alumni Board engagement and alumni events including Alumni Weekend. The Director facilitates activities to increase annual alumni giving and shall assist with donor recognition circles and special giving events such as the President’s Giving Society, Annual Fund, Giving Day, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Alumni Activities
Create an annual strategic plan for alumni activities and meeting assigned fundraising goals.
Manage and coordinate alumni events – Alumni Weekend, regional alumni gatherings, and other events as related to Office of Advancement activities.
Engage alumni and build relationships to further assist the Office of Advancement and William Woods University.
Strategically analyze ways to improve alumni events and activities.
Work with Chief Development Officer to coordinate Alumni Board; including mission, membership and engagement.
Work with other University community members to engage further alumni involvement.
Fundraising responsibilities as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Annual Fund
Work with Chief Development Officer, Advancement Officers, and/or others to plan and conduct events for annual giving and student philanthropy societies and organizations.
Develop and implement fundraising strategies to increase annual alumni giving percentage.
Participate in University meetings, events and donor receptions to engage annual giving donors and colleagues. Develop effective partnerships throughout the University to enhance the understanding of philanthropy and the benefits of annual giving.
Maintain knowledge of campus-wide activities of interest to supporters and possible collaboration opportunities for student philanthropy.
Other related duties as assigned or requested.
Position Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred or equivalent job knowledge and work experience.
Experience working with student employees and volunteers highly preferred.
Event planning and fundraising experience preferred.
High comfort level with data, data analysis, and spreadsheet software
Knowledge of fundraising principles and able to participate in a multifaceted development program, especially within an educational organization.
Strong verbal communication and writing skills
Ability to use MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and University database programs (Donor Perfect)
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Incorporate qualities of good judgment, confidentiality and discretion in communicating with co-workers and individuals.
Initiative to organize and follow through with tasks to meet deadlines
Typical Physical Demands: Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day.
Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to read, write and speak the English effectively/fluently.
Ability to hear.
Ability to travel by car or air.
Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and adhere to the WWU vehicle policy.
Work Schedule: This is an exempt, full-time, 12-month position with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
William Woods University promotes a student-centered learning environment valuing inclusion, creativity, and intellectual inquiry. Focused on professions-oriented education, we prepare learners for success.
William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993.Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs.With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system.William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.
William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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