Director of Alumni Relations, College of Science
Director of Alumni Relations, College of Science
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$ 65000 - 75000
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Job Description
Job Description
The Director of Alumni Relations will serve as the chief engagement and events officer in the College of Science. This position will be primarily responsible for providing leadership and guidance for the colleges engagement and stewardship efforts with alumni donors and friends to ultimately increase constituent engagement and philanthropic support for the college. Additionally the director will work collaboratively with colleagues in University Advancement and in the College of Science to further Virginia Techs overall engagement and institutional advancement goals and objectives.
The director will be responsible for planning promoting executing and evaluating alumni engagement programs projects and events for the collaboration with the colleges Senior Director of Communications the director will strategize and implement targeted alumni communication efforts for the College of Science. This position will work in tandem with the members of the colleges advancement team to pursue and promote the overall institutional goals related to communications fundraising and alumni engagement. The director must be comfortable making group presentations and have the ability to work both closely and effectively with university alumni administrators and faculty.
Regional and national travel is required for the purposes of conducting field research cultivation solicitation and stewardship which may include overnights and weekends. The director must have the ability and willingness to travel utilizing standard commercial and/or personal modes of transportation. Additionally the ability to work nights and weekends and participation in college or university programs when possible is necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in marketing hospitality communication or other related field; or Bachelors degree with experience equating to an advanced degree.
- Experience in event planning alumni activities and/or educational programming.
- Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant experience in event planning particularly in higher education.
- Experience in alumni relations; significant experience developing effective strategies for planning events to enhance constituent participation and philanthropic support.
- Demonstrated ability to train and motivate volunteers.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Knowledge of Virginia Tech and its programs.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$65000 to $75000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
August 31 2025
Additional Information
Safe driving record.
Unable to sponsor work visas.
Routine Travel or Telework (50% or more travel).
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch centers.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Advancement Human Resourcesat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
