Executive Director, Alumni Relations

Acadias Office of External Relations together with the Associated Alumni of Acadia University (AAAU) is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Director Alumni Relations to provide leadership for the Universitys alumni engagement portfolio and strengthen relationships with Acadia alumni and supporters around the world.

Reporting to the Vice-President External Relations the Executive Director provides strategic direction for alumni programs engagement communications fundraising and volunteer development. The position serves as the key liaison between Acadia University and the Associated Alumni of Acadia University (AAAU) providing strategic guidance and governance support to the AAAU Board and its committees.

The successful candidate will build meaningful connections between alumni and the University creating opportunities for alumni to engage with Acadia promote its reputation support its students and programs contribute financially and serve as ambassadors for the University.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic leadership for Alumni Relations developing and implementing programs and initiatives that strengthen alumni engagement support University priorities and foster lifelong connections with Acadia.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Associated Alumni of Acadia University (AAAU) providing strategic advice and governance support to the AAAU Board and committees and strengthening collaboration between the University and its alumni community.
• Lead alumni engagement volunteer and fundraising initiatives including events outreach donor cultivation alumni recognition and innovative opportunities to engage alumni as ambassadors and supporters of Acadia.
• Develop and oversee strategic alumni communications across digital and traditional platforms ensuring alumni are informed connected and engaged with the University.
• Collaborate across the University on recruitment and advancement initiatives identifying opportunities for alumni to support student recruitment fundraising and the Universitys reputation.
• Provide leadership to Alumni Relations staff ensuring effective planning delivery and evaluation of programs and services.

• Bachelors degree in communications marketing public relations business fundraising higher education or a related field with significant relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in alumni relations advancement fundraising stakeholder engagement communications or a related field preferably within a university or comparable organization is an asset.
• Experience working with volunteer boards committees or governance structures with the ability to provide strategic advice and support.
• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong connections with diverse stakeholders and alumni communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to equity diversity inclusion and accessibility with the ability to apply an inclusive and culturally sensitive lens to communications engagement and relationship-building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience developing communications for a variety of audiences and platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including the ability to lead motivate and develop staff and volunteers.
• Strong organizational project management and strategic planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing programs communications and engagement strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build productive relationships with senior leaders faculty staff volunteers donors and alumni.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and digital engagement strategies and their application to alumni relations is an asset.

For further information or to request a detailed job description please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at emailprotected.

Acadia University located in Mikmaki the ancestral territory of the Mikmaq nation is one of Canadas leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadias faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged and your ideas are valued.

Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotias beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life including an affordable cost of living vibrant dining experiences abundant recreation and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy. Its a place that people love to live and those who do not live here love to visit.

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Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship which the Mikmaq Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mikmaq and Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.

Acadia University is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour Black and African Nova Scotians women Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America persons living with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA community members and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application you are invited to complete a brief Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form. This form is voluntary.

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Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.