Director, Alumnae Engagement
Director, Alumnae Engagement
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$ 95000 - 105000
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Director Alumnae Engagement
The USC Alumni Association is seeking a strategic collaborative and relationship-driven Director Alumnae Engagement to lead efforts that deepen the connection between USC and its alumnae across generations. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President Affinity Engagement the Director will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to inspire lifelong engagement among Trojan womenthrough programs events volunteer opportunities and community-building initiatives that reflect the unique interests and experiences of alumnae.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator thoughtful listener and experienced engagement professional with a passion for building welcoming communities and advancing institutional goals through alumni involvement. With a focus on relationships visibility and impact the Director will work closely with colleagues and volunteers to create meaningful pathways for alumnae to connect contribute and lead.
This role offers the opportunity to shape how alumnae engage with USC today and into the futurestrengthening the universitys mission while amplifying the voices and contributions of Trojan women across the world.
This is a hybrid-fixed position under our current work arrangement plan with the expectation of an on-site presence for 3 days/week on the University Park Campus. Late nights weekends and travel are required for this position.
University Advancement is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all where all advancement staff and our stakeholders have the opportunity to connect belong and grow while supporting the University of Southern Californias mission values and goals.
Responsibilities
Strategic Direction (40%)
Maximize alumnae engagement through the development and implementation of a dynamic and comprehensive alumnae engagement strategy and alumnae affinity programs.
Provide timely and effective communications to alumnae utilizing all modes of communication in partnership with USCAA and Advancement Communications.
Oversee all aspects of data reporting related to volunteer engagement including regular internal reports and annual impact/engagement reports.
Stay informed about current trends and best practices in higher education volunteer engagement and management.
Volunteer & Program Management (40%)
With the support of the Alumni Experience team and university events design and organize activities and special events (e.g. USC Womens Conference) that appeal to a wide-ranging group of alumnae.
Evaluate current alumnae groups and volunteer structure and implement a broad-based volunteer engagement strategy for alumnae to participate in volunteer roles ranging from micro-volunteering opportunities to traditional volunteer board roles.
Actively recruit manage and train alumni volunteers for leadership positions within USC and alumnae groups that represent the full spectrum of the overall alumni body.
Support the fundraising and scholarship programs within the alumnae groups to ensure growth impact and compliance with university and federal guidance.
Establish policies standard operating procedures goals metrics and other key performance indicators to measure the ongoing effectiveness and impact of the program.
Ensure all volunteers are coded in the database to ensure proper tracking and building of a volunteer pipeline.
Develop and maintain relationships with key volunteer leadership support the Board of Governors committees and identify opportunities to grow the USCAA volunteer and engagement pipeline.
Partnerships (20%)
Coordinate with alumni and campus departments/staff to engage alumnae.
Travel to network and group events as needed to provide on-site volunteer engagement support.
Work closely with annual giving major and planned giving to increase the donor pipeline through referrals and activation of alumni volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree.
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
Minimum of 3 5 years of professional experience in alumni engagement and program management or related function/field with progressive management and leadership responsibilities.
Possess a strong track record of working with teams to envision and execute strategic initiatives that will increase engagement and philanthropic support.
Experience with volunteer management including board engagement and volunteer recruitment.
Track record in individual and institutional fundraising.
Late nights weekends and travel are required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree
5 7 years of professional experience in alumni engagement and program management or related function/field with progressive management and leadership responsibilities.
Familiarity with/in higher education or other multifaceted and complex institutions.
Advanced knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education with ability to quickly and thoroughly understand the changing higher education landscape.
In addition the successful candidate must also demonstrate through ideas words and actions a strong commitment toUSCs Unifying Valuesof integrity excellence community well-being open communication and accountability.
Required Documents
Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
Compensation and Benefits
The budgeted salary range for this position is $95000 - $105000. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer alignment federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
To support faculty and staff well-being USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents health wealth and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USCs comprehensive benefitshere.
Minimum Education: Bachelors degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum Experience: 3 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional and supervisory experience in area of program specialization
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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