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Director of Alumni Engagement Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

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Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At a glance

Were excited to partner with the OHSU Foundation on the search for their next Director of Alumni Engagement. This is a unique opportunity for a relationship-focused leader to oversee signature alumni events develop engagement strategies and create meaningful connections between alumni students and the university. If you or someone in your network is passionate about community building event leadership and making a lasting impact wed love to connect.

Description: What youll be doing

Another Sources client the OHSU Foundation is recruiting a Director of Alumni Engagement to join their team in Portland Oregon.Thishybrid roleoffers the opportunity to work from the office two days per week. Theanticipatedannual salary range is$92000$115000 and relocationassistanceis available.

Heresa little about the OHSU Foundation:

The OHSU Foundation advances the mission of Oregon Health & Science University by inspiring philanthropy that transforms health education and scientific discovery. Through the generosity of alumni donors volunteers and community partners the Foundation helps fuel breakthroughs in research expand access to exceptional patient care andpreparethe next generation of healthcare leaders.

As OHSU continues to shape the future of medicine and healthcare innovation the Alumni Engagement team plays a critical role in strengthening lifelong relationships with alumni across the universitys schools and programs. This is an exciting opportunity to help create meaningful experiences that foster connection pride and engagement among one of the regions most influential alumni communities.

About this role:

As the Director of Alumni Engagementyoulllead the planning and execution of high-impact alumni programs and events that strengthen connections between alumni current students and the university. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagementyoullcollaborate across the Foundation and campus to build engaging experiences steward alumni leadership initiatives and help shape the future of alumni engagement strategy.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment enjoy bringing people together through memorable experiences and are energized by both strategic planning and flawless execution thisrole offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

How you will spend your time

Alumni Events (45%)

  • Lead the planning and execution of signature alumni events in partnership with the Foundations Special Events team.
  • Oversee marquee programs including Alumni Reunion Weekend the Cantwell Lecture School of Medicine Holiday Reception and alumniwebinarseries.
  • Deliver exceptional event experiences that deepen alumni affinity and engagement.

Alumni Leadership & Engagement Initiatives (30%)

  • Partner with the Assistant Vice President to coordinate Alumni Leadership Council programming and board meetings.
  • Support onboarding engagement and ongoing stewardship of alumni leaders.
  • Develop strategies to engage School of Nursing alumni across multiple Oregon campuses.
  • Build meaningful opportunities that connect alumni with students faculty and one another.

Strategic Planning & Program Development (25%)

  • Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning team initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Helpmeasurealumni engagement outcomes through CRM reporting and data visualization.
  • Research and recommend industry best practices to strengthen alumni engagement programs.
  • Contribute to team retreats goal setting and long-term planning initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Seven (7) or more years of experience planning large-scale in-person and virtual events engagement programs or community-building initiatives.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience leading projects from concept through execution whilemaintainingexceptional attention to detail.
  • Creative collaborative mindset with a passion for community building and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to remain calm adaptable andsolutions-focusedin fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in higher education preferably within alumni engagement or advancement.
  • Experience usingAffinaquestor another donor/alumni CRM platform.

Whatsin it for you:

Theanticipatedannual salary range for this position is$92000$115000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Additionalhighlights include:

  • Hybrid work schedule (two days per week in the office)
  • Relocationassistanceavailable
  • Opportunity to help shape alumni engagement at one of the nations leading academic health centers
  • Collaborative team environment with meaningful mission-driven work

Working Environment

This role includes occasional evening and weekend events travel throughout the Portland metropolitan area and occasionally beyond and participation in event setup and breakdown. Candidates should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities shift around major events and engagement activities.

Another Source works with their clients on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As youread throughthe job posting and review the list of qualifications (and/or preferred) please do not self-select outif you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

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