UC Law SF International Law Review
Director of Alumni Engagement
UC Law SF International Law Review, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Director of Alumni Engagement
Advancement
Classification: Class Code 6115 / Level 4 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited
Anticipated hiring range
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$100,000-$130,000 (commensurate with experience) THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Alumni Engagement is a key role responsible for strengthening the lifelong connection between UC Law San Francisco and its alumni community. This position offers a unique opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven professional to shape the alumni engagement strategy of California’s oldest law school, an institution poised for growth and increasing impact. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director will design and lead a comprehensive engagement program that fosters meaningful relationships, professional networks, and enduring loyalty among more than 23,000 living alumni. As a public champion of the law school, the Director will help elevate its reputation among alumni and the broader legal community while advancing institutional priorities. With a strong emphasis on strategy, collaboration, and innovation, the Director will partner closely with Advancement, faculty and staff, and school leadership to align alumni engagement with institutional goals. The Director supports fundraising, enhances visibility, and enriches the student experience to ensure the alumni network remains active, engaged, and supportive of the College’s mission. Key duties and responsibilities for this position include: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that deepens connections between the law school and its alumni community. Align engagement efforts with the school's mission, institutional priorities, and advancement goals. Team Leadership & Mentoring: Manage and mentor the alumni relations team to foster a collaborative, results-oriented environment that meets goals and delights alumni while strengthening engagement, encouraging volunteerism, and promoting philanthropic support. Relationship Building & Community Engagement: Serve as a key representative to the alumni community, fostering a culture of connection, professional engagement, and lifelong affinity. Cultivate meaningful relationships with alumni across industries, class years, and geographic regions. Program Development, Expansion & Innovation: Lead the creation, enhancement, and management of signature events, professional networks, and engagement experiences that connect alumni both in person and virtually. Build on existing successful programs while designing new initiatives that reflect the distinct strengths, ambitions, and evolving needs of UC Law SF and its alumni community. Volunteer Leadership & Stewardship: Build and sustain a dynamic alumni leadership network. Partner with alumni volunteers, the Alumni Board, and affinity groups to advance engagement goals and champion the school’s vision. Data-Informed Strategy & Impact Measurement: Design metrics and use data analytics, alumni feedback, and industry best practices to inform engagement strategies, assess impact, and continuously improve programming. Cross-Campus Collaboration & Advancement Integration: Work in close partnership with advancement, career services, communications, faculty, and senior leadership to ensure a cohesive approach to alumni relations that supports fundraising, reputation-building, and student success. Visibility & Brand Advocacy: Act as a champion for the law school’s brand, helping to strengthen its reputation by managing alumni communication channels to showcase alumni achievements, foster pride, and cultivate lifelong advocacy for the institution. Data Management & Reporting: Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and strategic use of alumni data in partnership with Advancement Services. Maintain up-to-date alumni records and engagement histories, and utilize data to identify opportunities, inform strategy, track outcomes, and support reporting needs. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in law, business, communications, nonprofit management, or related field preferred. Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in alumni relations, advancement, external affairs, or a closely related field, preferably in higher education or a mission-driven organization. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Demonstrated supervisory experience of 3+ years, with proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage team performance. Proven ability to develop and lead strategic alumni engagement initiatives that align with institutional goals and advance organizational mission. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and collaborate with diverse alumni, volunteers, and key stakeholders. Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and events, with a track record of innovation and growth in alumni engagement. Knowledge of best practices in alumni relations, volunteer management, event planning, and Advancement. Data-informed decision-making skills, including the ability to analyze engagement trends and measure program outcomes. Proficiency with alumni/donor databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar CRM systems) and comfort with data management, reporting, and integrity standards. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to represent the institution effectively to alumni and external audiences. Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative mindset with a demonstrated ability to work across departments and with institutional leadership. BENEFITS Health and Welfare Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses Employee Assistance Program For Your Financial Future Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan) Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs For Your Work/Life Balance Fifteen paid holidays per year Generous vacation and sick leave Commuter Benefits Program THE HIRING PROCESS
Please note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. WHAT TO EXPECT Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview. The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply. UC Law San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UC Law San Francisco strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law San Francisco College of the Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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$100,000-$130,000 (commensurate with experience) THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Alumni Engagement is a key role responsible for strengthening the lifelong connection between UC Law San Francisco and its alumni community. This position offers a unique opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven professional to shape the alumni engagement strategy of California’s oldest law school, an institution poised for growth and increasing impact. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director will design and lead a comprehensive engagement program that fosters meaningful relationships, professional networks, and enduring loyalty among more than 23,000 living alumni. As a public champion of the law school, the Director will help elevate its reputation among alumni and the broader legal community while advancing institutional priorities. With a strong emphasis on strategy, collaboration, and innovation, the Director will partner closely with Advancement, faculty and staff, and school leadership to align alumni engagement with institutional goals. The Director supports fundraising, enhances visibility, and enriches the student experience to ensure the alumni network remains active, engaged, and supportive of the College’s mission. Key duties and responsibilities for this position include: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that deepens connections between the law school and its alumni community. Align engagement efforts with the school's mission, institutional priorities, and advancement goals. Team Leadership & Mentoring: Manage and mentor the alumni relations team to foster a collaborative, results-oriented environment that meets goals and delights alumni while strengthening engagement, encouraging volunteerism, and promoting philanthropic support. Relationship Building & Community Engagement: Serve as a key representative to the alumni community, fostering a culture of connection, professional engagement, and lifelong affinity. Cultivate meaningful relationships with alumni across industries, class years, and geographic regions. Program Development, Expansion & Innovation: Lead the creation, enhancement, and management of signature events, professional networks, and engagement experiences that connect alumni both in person and virtually. Build on existing successful programs while designing new initiatives that reflect the distinct strengths, ambitions, and evolving needs of UC Law SF and its alumni community. Volunteer Leadership & Stewardship: Build and sustain a dynamic alumni leadership network. Partner with alumni volunteers, the Alumni Board, and affinity groups to advance engagement goals and champion the school’s vision. Data-Informed Strategy & Impact Measurement: Design metrics and use data analytics, alumni feedback, and industry best practices to inform engagement strategies, assess impact, and continuously improve programming. Cross-Campus Collaboration & Advancement Integration: Work in close partnership with advancement, career services, communications, faculty, and senior leadership to ensure a cohesive approach to alumni relations that supports fundraising, reputation-building, and student success. Visibility & Brand Advocacy: Act as a champion for the law school’s brand, helping to strengthen its reputation by managing alumni communication channels to showcase alumni achievements, foster pride, and cultivate lifelong advocacy for the institution. Data Management & Reporting: Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and strategic use of alumni data in partnership with Advancement Services. Maintain up-to-date alumni records and engagement histories, and utilize data to identify opportunities, inform strategy, track outcomes, and support reporting needs. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in law, business, communications, nonprofit management, or related field preferred. Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in alumni relations, advancement, external affairs, or a closely related field, preferably in higher education or a mission-driven organization. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Demonstrated supervisory experience of 3+ years, with proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage team performance. Proven ability to develop and lead strategic alumni engagement initiatives that align with institutional goals and advance organizational mission. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and collaborate with diverse alumni, volunteers, and key stakeholders. Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and events, with a track record of innovation and growth in alumni engagement. Knowledge of best practices in alumni relations, volunteer management, event planning, and Advancement. Data-informed decision-making skills, including the ability to analyze engagement trends and measure program outcomes. Proficiency with alumni/donor databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar CRM systems) and comfort with data management, reporting, and integrity standards. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to represent the institution effectively to alumni and external audiences. Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative mindset with a demonstrated ability to work across departments and with institutional leadership. BENEFITS Health and Welfare Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses Employee Assistance Program For Your Financial Future Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan) Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs For Your Work/Life Balance Fifteen paid holidays per year Generous vacation and sick leave Commuter Benefits Program THE HIRING PROCESS
Please note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. WHAT TO EXPECT Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview. The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply. UC Law San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UC Law San Francisco strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law San Francisco College of the Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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