Westfield State College

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Westfield State College, Orange

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Position Title:

Position Type:

Regular

Job Number:

SA61524

Full or Part Time:

full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification:

Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range:

$70,000 - $74,000

Pay Range Information:

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidates qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement (Director), the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement (Assistant Director) is responsible for planning and executing a portfolio of alumni/volunteer engagement initiatives designed to build and strengthen relationships and foster a culture of philanthropy within the Chapman community. The Assistant Director will work closely with campus partners to ensure a successful student-to-alumni transition and will play a key role in developing and executing digital engagement and signature programs on behalf of the Office of Engagement and Volunteerism.

Responsibilities:

Alumni Engagement and Programs

Cultivate meaningful relationships with alumni, volunteers, and students through personalized outreach and individual visits that deepen engagement and strengthen their connection to the university.
Collaborate with the Engagement & Volunteerism team to identify meaningful ways for alumni and volunteers to engage with the Chapman community.
Identify and lead efforts to increase engagement with students, young alumni and recent graduates. Coordinate and collaborate with campus partners, including career and professional development, student engagement, schools and colleges, annual giving, and admissions to identify and create meaningful relationships and programming that encourages the successful transition of engaged students to engaged alumni.
Partner with the Associate Director to plan and execute a comprehensive digital engagement strategy for recent graduates.
Coordinate the Office of Engagement and Volunteerisms role in signature campus events and programs, including but not limited to Chapman Family Homecoming and Commencement. Collaborate with campus partners to promote these events to the alumni community.
Collaborate with the Office of Career and Professional Development on digital engagement programming and initiatives, as requested.
Track constituent outreach and engagement and establish clear metrics and goals under the supervision of the Director; meet goals by increasing engagement over time.
Contribute to fundraising efforts and increasing alumni participation in giving.
Assist the Engagement and Volunteerism team with alumni and family engagement programs and outreach as requested.

Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required.
Minimum of 3 years experience in alumni or student engagement at an institution of higher education or related experience.
Demonstrated success building strong relationships with a wide range of constituents from diverse backgrounds, including alumni, students, and faculty.
Experience developing strategic partnerships with departments across campus.
Experience planning events and programming of all levels.
Strong attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to critically think and implement strategic initiatives.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise discretion and judgment.
Strong ability to collect, evaluate, and assess data and metrics to further the goals of the department.
Technical skills to learn and use Chapmans CRM database and other systems. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to represent the University in a positive light, communicate persuasively and passionately to, and collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituencies.
Ability to use good judgment, tact and diplomacy and to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Knowledge of FERPA and other relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
Ability to travel locally to meet with Constituents in Southern California and to travel regionally or nationally on occasion, as required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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