Job Description
The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement supports the overall mission of the office by leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, events, and services for the alumni of Illinois State University. Specifically, the individual in this position is responsible for designing and implementing the engagement strategies for the over 55,600 alumni who reside outside of Illinois and inside Illinois, excluding the Chicago and Bloomington/Normal areas. This individual organizes alumni networks in geographic locations throughout the United States and creates and facilitates events/communications to further alumni engagement in these areas. This position has direct responsibility for the recruitment, management, and supervision of multiple networks of alumni volunteers. This position is responsible for increasing student engagement, transitioning new graduates into active alumni and building a culture of philanthropy among students and the campus community. This position will lead and execute the annual Town and Gown Homecoming 5k and One mile Walk along with other Homecoming projects as assigned. Additionally, the individual in this position may be assigned responsibility for special projects by the Executive Director and Senior Director of Alumni Engagement.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in any field
2. Minimum of three (3) years of full time or part time equivalent professional work experience in event planning, volunteer management, higher education student management, or alumni engagement work.
3. Experience working with, managing, or supervising volunteers and students.
4. Competency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with data base and/or customer relationship management software.
5. Experience in creating and managing program budgets.
6. Excellent communication skills including writing, public speaking, and small group interaction.
7. Ability to interact effectively with persons of various ages and experiences, including handling difficult situations and motivating volunteers.
8. Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle.
9. Ability to exercise judgment and/or solve problems within generally defined practices and policies of the office and in keeping with professional standards.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Alumnus of Illinois State University
2. Master’s Degree
3. Ability to work with distractions and handle multiple tasks.
4. Ability to exercise judgment and/or solve problems within generally defined practices and policies of the office and in keeping with professional standards.
5. Self-motivation and self-starting, excellent time management and organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Salary
$4,500 per month
Links
ISU Jobs Website
Contact Information
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Illinois State University
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| Department/College
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Human Resources
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| Contact
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Breanna Crippen
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| Phone Number
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309-438-8311
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