Vice President, Engagement and Director Alumni Association

Advertised Title: Vice President, Engagement and Director Alumni Association

Campus Location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number: 024197

Category: Administrative Executive

Department: Alumni Advancement

Bachelor’s Degree and ten (10) years of advancement experience in higher education including senior level management experience, resource development, strategic planning, public relations/communications. Must have at least 7 (seven) years of Advancement management and strategic planning or related experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Will require work beyond normal schedule including weekends, nights, some holidays, and some travel.

Posting Date: 09/06/2024

Closing Date: 09/20/2024

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience. Anticipated hiring range: $180,000 - $210,000

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• Alumni Association staff
• Other roles as assigned by the Senior Vice President

• Ability to act independently and provide strategic direction.
• Strong leadership skills with effective and consistent development and coaching.
• Ability to manage resources and handle multiple projects on an ongoing basis while addressing the daily needs of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be flexible and change plans quickly.

Works with the Advancement leadership to create and execute programming that will successfully engage and connect the targeted constituent base to the institution through Club, Chapter, or related experiences. Provides strategic leadership and direction to advancement units to drive increased affinity, loyalty, and investment in the University. Leads the creation of a data analytics, data science, and market segmentation program to produce predictive personas, think-alike clusters, and target markets. Raises and deploys philanthropic support by direct engagement with individuals, organizations, and specified target markets and groups. Implements, promotes, and evolves the organization’s engagement, qualification, pipeline growth, and retention methodology.

Effectively leads change initiatives through data, culture, strategy development, and structural enhancements. Builds, supports, and maintains a high-functioning team aligned with the organization’s budget and growth plans. Partners to invest in and engage the team. Attracts, retains, and develops talent in partnership with Advancement leadership through diversified and personalized plans and strategies. Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff, exemplifying the Division’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to inclusion and stewardship.

Serves as a member of the Division’s senior leadership team. Serves as Chief Engagement Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the University of Memphis Alumni Association. Works closely with divisional leadership, University partners, and volunteer (alumni club, chapter, etc.) leadership to maximize and optimize advancement opportunities. Travel related to advancement needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Do you have experience in higher education?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please describe your Advancement management and strategic planning or other related experience.

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