Inside Higher Ed
Director of Alumni Affairs
Inside Higher Ed, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Position Title
Director of Alumni Affairs
Location Fayetteville, NC
Employment Type Full Time
Salary Range Commensurate with Education and Experience
Primary Purpose of the Organization The Division of University Advancement serves to connect external parties with opportunities to partner, support, and participate with Fayetteville State University and its programming. The division is responsible for all development and fundraising‑related activities and the planning and organization of university programs. Functions include major gifts solicitation, annual giving and relationship management, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, alumni relations, capital campaign planning and implementation, processing and acknowledgement, career services activities, and donor research.
Primary Purpose of the Position Involved in overall personnel management and supervision of divisional staff and the establishment of their goals and performance objectives. The Director of Alumni Affairs will assist in developing and implementing successful operational strategies for programs, events, and plans that support all of the university’s alumni and support Fayetteville State University’s Strategic Priorities.
Description of Duties
Oversee planning, managing, and evaluating Alumni Affairs programs; collaborate with UA Development staff to steward alumni donations; work with UA Career Services and other FSU departments to execute university mission.
Strategically engage with alumni to increase giving to the University. Oversee alumni engagement and represent them in collaboration/partnership with the National Alumni Association and the development team in alumni reunion class fundraising goals.
Manage day‑to‑day operations designed to increase Fayetteville State University’s public visibility to its internal and external constituencies through traditional and emerging social networking strategies.
Supervise the communications specialist and the donor relations coordinator directly related to ongoing activities within the alumni office at the discretion of the Vice‑Chancellor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of five years of alumni affairs/external relations experience.
Higher education and administrative experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective supervisory and motivational skills.
Effective report writing, working with volunteer groups, computer literacy (especially through web and social activities), and recruiting, training, and managing the activities of alumni and student volunteers.
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience with executing high‑quality events and outreach to strategic corporate partners and alumni.
Proven experience in planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of alumni events, including homecoming, networking events, webinars, and social gatherings.
Notice to Applicants Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely; do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contacted if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Open Until Filled Yes
Additional Information for Applicants All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification, and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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Location Fayetteville, NC
Employment Type Full Time
Salary Range Commensurate with Education and Experience
Primary Purpose of the Organization The Division of University Advancement serves to connect external parties with opportunities to partner, support, and participate with Fayetteville State University and its programming. The division is responsible for all development and fundraising‑related activities and the planning and organization of university programs. Functions include major gifts solicitation, annual giving and relationship management, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, alumni relations, capital campaign planning and implementation, processing and acknowledgement, career services activities, and donor research.
Primary Purpose of the Position Involved in overall personnel management and supervision of divisional staff and the establishment of their goals and performance objectives. The Director of Alumni Affairs will assist in developing and implementing successful operational strategies for programs, events, and plans that support all of the university’s alumni and support Fayetteville State University’s Strategic Priorities.
Description of Duties
Oversee planning, managing, and evaluating Alumni Affairs programs; collaborate with UA Development staff to steward alumni donations; work with UA Career Services and other FSU departments to execute university mission.
Strategically engage with alumni to increase giving to the University. Oversee alumni engagement and represent them in collaboration/partnership with the National Alumni Association and the development team in alumni reunion class fundraising goals.
Manage day‑to‑day operations designed to increase Fayetteville State University’s public visibility to its internal and external constituencies through traditional and emerging social networking strategies.
Supervise the communications specialist and the donor relations coordinator directly related to ongoing activities within the alumni office at the discretion of the Vice‑Chancellor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of five years of alumni affairs/external relations experience.
Higher education and administrative experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective supervisory and motivational skills.
Effective report writing, working with volunteer groups, computer literacy (especially through web and social activities), and recruiting, training, and managing the activities of alumni and student volunteers.
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience with executing high‑quality events and outreach to strategic corporate partners and alumni.
Proven experience in planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of alumni events, including homecoming, networking events, webinars, and social gatherings.
Notice to Applicants Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely; do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contacted if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Open Until Filled Yes
Additional Information for Applicants All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification, and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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