University Of Idaho
Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association
University Of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, United States, 83843
Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association
Position Title Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association This position is responsible for fostering connections between University of Idaho and its alumni community. As a UI Foundation employee, this role oversees all activities and operations of the Alumni Office and fulfills all executive director duties for the University of Idaho Alumni Association, Inc. This position displays management, communication and relationship-building skills, as well as a commitment to advancing the mission and goals of the university and UI Foundation. The incumbent serves as a member of the UI Foundation senior leadership team and maintains strong relationships with university alumni and leaders throughout the state and region. Duties may include: Develop and implement a comprehensive group of alumni programs that enhance and expand the university’s relationships with its alumni Lead and administer the Office of Alumni Relations and all affiliated organizations Oversee Office of Alumni Relations daily operations, including staffing, budgeting and day-to-day business functions Utilize marketing strategies to survey alumni to determine the most effective programming Maintain and grow revenue-generating programs and affinity groups Administer the University of Idaho Alumni Association and related boards and associations as assigned Identify, recruit and direct alumni volunteer leaders and alumni advocates Eight years in a leadership role in either a non-profit or higher education organization Five years as a manager, including setting budgets and supervising personnel Recruiting, training, motivating and organizing the activities of volunteers Developing, implementing and assessing strategic plans Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree Required Other
Ability to travel Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and holidays Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles Additional Preferred
Experience in a complex higher education environment and/or alumni association or volunteer non-profit organization Familiarity with University of Idaho’s history and traditions, as well as awareness of Idaho higher education issues and challenges Experience developing, recommending and evaluating program procedures and recommending change Professional knowledge of the University of Idaho and the state of Idaho Experience organizing, planning, executing and evaluating special events in settings for varied audiences with various purposes Familiarity with strategic enrollment or career services or closely related field Experience in marketing or strategic communications in non-profit, foundation, or higher education settings Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None Degree Requirement Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire Posting Information FLSA Status FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Employee Category Exempt Pay Range Pay Range $115,000 annually, or higher commensurate with experience Type of Appointment Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1 Full Time/Part Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date Posting Date 08/04/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho. Please note that during the final stage of the search, candidates will be asked to present in a public Open Forum with the university and alumni community.
To receive first consideration, please submit a
letter of qualification
and current resume no later than September 2nd. In your
letter of qualification
, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at
cday@uidaho.edu
. Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Required Documents
Resume/CV Letter of Qualification Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) Chronicle Disabled in Higher Ed Facebook HigherEd/Academic Impressions Higher Ed Jobs Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov) Indeed.com Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn Newspaper Other Venue Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.) University of Idaho Website University of Idaho Daily Register University of Idaho Employee Veterans in Higher Ed Word of Mouth
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
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Position Title Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association This position is responsible for fostering connections between University of Idaho and its alumni community. As a UI Foundation employee, this role oversees all activities and operations of the Alumni Office and fulfills all executive director duties for the University of Idaho Alumni Association, Inc. This position displays management, communication and relationship-building skills, as well as a commitment to advancing the mission and goals of the university and UI Foundation. The incumbent serves as a member of the UI Foundation senior leadership team and maintains strong relationships with university alumni and leaders throughout the state and region. Duties may include: Develop and implement a comprehensive group of alumni programs that enhance and expand the university’s relationships with its alumni Lead and administer the Office of Alumni Relations and all affiliated organizations Oversee Office of Alumni Relations daily operations, including staffing, budgeting and day-to-day business functions Utilize marketing strategies to survey alumni to determine the most effective programming Maintain and grow revenue-generating programs and affinity groups Administer the University of Idaho Alumni Association and related boards and associations as assigned Identify, recruit and direct alumni volunteer leaders and alumni advocates Eight years in a leadership role in either a non-profit or higher education organization Five years as a manager, including setting budgets and supervising personnel Recruiting, training, motivating and organizing the activities of volunteers Developing, implementing and assessing strategic plans Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree Required Other
Ability to travel Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and holidays Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles Additional Preferred
Experience in a complex higher education environment and/or alumni association or volunteer non-profit organization Familiarity with University of Idaho’s history and traditions, as well as awareness of Idaho higher education issues and challenges Experience developing, recommending and evaluating program procedures and recommending change Professional knowledge of the University of Idaho and the state of Idaho Experience organizing, planning, executing and evaluating special events in settings for varied audiences with various purposes Familiarity with strategic enrollment or career services or closely related field Experience in marketing or strategic communications in non-profit, foundation, or higher education settings Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None Degree Requirement Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire Posting Information FLSA Status FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Employee Category Exempt Pay Range Pay Range $115,000 annually, or higher commensurate with experience Type of Appointment Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1 Full Time/Part Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date Posting Date 08/04/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho. Please note that during the final stage of the search, candidates will be asked to present in a public Open Forum with the university and alumni community.
To receive first consideration, please submit a
letter of qualification
and current resume no later than September 2nd. In your
letter of qualification
, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at
cday@uidaho.edu
. Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Required Documents
Resume/CV Letter of Qualification Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) Chronicle Disabled in Higher Ed Facebook HigherEd/Academic Impressions Higher Ed Jobs Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov) Indeed.com Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn Newspaper Other Venue Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.) University of Idaho Website University of Idaho Daily Register University of Idaho Employee Veterans in Higher Ed Word of Mouth
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
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