Associate Director of Alumni Engagement

Title: Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Alumni Engagement

Job Summary

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 125000 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 signature Homecoming events. 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:

-Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
-Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
-Tuition waiver benefitsavailable to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paidholiday/administrative closuresduring Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paidbenefit time

Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: Rate / Pay Rate

$53000 - $55500 annual

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in any field
2. Minimum of two (2) years of full time or part time equivalent professional work experience in event planning volunteer management higher education student management or alumni engagement work. (Note: Masters Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
3. Valid drivers license
4. Experience working with managing or supervising volunteers and students.
5. Competency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with data base and/or customer relationship management software.
6. Experience in creating and managing program budgets.
7. Excellent communication skills including writing public speaking and small group interaction.
8. Ability to interact effectively with persons of various ages and experiences including handling difficult situations and motivating volunteers.
9. Valid drivers license and use of a personal vehicle.
10. 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. Masters 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.

Work Hours

Core work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekend work including travel and evening student meetings.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Ability to transport event supplies to off-site locations including boxes weighing up to 15 pounds
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
3. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
4. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

March 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including but not limited to the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put see resume in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veterans Preference points on the exam appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011 Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois drivers license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University 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 disability or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .