About this opportunity
State University of New York Cortland lists this Director of Alumni Engagement opportunity in cortland, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Alumni Engagement
The Director of Alumni Engagement provides strategic leadership for alumni engagement initiatives that strengthen lifelong relationships between SUNY Cortland and its alumni while advancing institutional priorities and generating philanthropic support. Serving as the Executive Director of the Cortland Alumni Association, the Director develops and implements a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that fosters pride, volunteerism, advocacy, mentorship, networking, and meaningful connections among alumni, students, parents, and friends of the university. The Director leads programs and partnerships that increase alumni participation, engagement, and support while enhancing the university's mission, reputation, and long-term advancement goals.
Major Responsibilities:
Alumni Engagement Strategy & Leadership
Alumni Association Management
Advancement & Fundraising Collaboration
Communications & Marketing
Student & Campus Engagement
Budget & Operations
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, advancement, higher education, nonprofit leadership, constituent engagement, or related field.
Experience leading, supervising, developing, and evaluating staff.
Demonstrated experience in volunteer management, board relations, stakeholder engagement, and event or program leadership.
Experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives, programs, or engagement activities that support organizational goals.
Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse internal and external constituents.
Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree.
Experience working with alumni associations, advisory boards, or volunteer governing boards.
Experience in higher education advancement, alumni relations, or fundraising environments.
Experience utilizing alumni engagement platforms, constituent relationship management (CRM) systems, and data analytics to inform engagement strategies and decision-making.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to develop and implement strategic alumni engagement initiatives aligned with institutional and advancement priorities.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage alumni, volunteers, donors, students, and campus partners.
Demonstrated leadership, staff supervision, coaching, and team development skills.
Strong project management, organizational, and event planning abilities.
Effective written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to analyze engagement data and metrics to evaluate outcomes and inform decision-making.
Knowledge of alumni relations, volunteer management, and advancement best practices.
Ability to collaborate across diverse constituencies while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
About the University:
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.
EEO Statement:
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Worksite address
cortland, NY, 13045, US
Who can apply
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