Founded in 1877, Philander Smith College (PSC) is one of the fastest growing historically black colleges in the nation.
PSC is seeking applications for a Director of Alumni Relations.
The Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of activities designed to strategically inform and engage alumni about activities and opportunities at Philander Smith College in order to cultivate and maintain their involvement with the College.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Director of Alumni Relations is charged with securing commitments from alumni to provide professional expertise and volunteer service; collaborating with Offices across the campus (including, but not limited to Admissions/Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs) to create and maintain pathways for alumni participation that advance the goals of the College; partnering with Office of Institutional Advancement colleagues to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni giving; and serving as a liaison between the National Alumni Association and the College’s leadership.
- Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally; maintain regular communication with alumni through direct contact, email blasts, alumni web pages, social media, and print publications.
- Identify ways to create opportunities to secure commitments from alumni to provide professional expertise and volunteer service as means to bring them to campus for engagement.
- Plan, implement and promote alumni programs that support the Institution’s Long-Range Plans, as well as the fundraising goals of the Office of Institutional Advancement; develop and submit for approval by the VP annual strategic Alumni Relations plans.
- Work closely with Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management to promote alumni involvement in the admissions and recruitment processes; work with the Division of Student Affairs to plan the growth and accessibility of career networking services for students and alumni.
- Raise funds for select special projects and events in collaboration with Development colleagues.
- Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records; capture contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), correspondence, website, postal returns, etc.
- Serve as liaison between the National Alumni Association and the College’s administrative leadership; provide technical support to NAA and local alumni chapters.
- Work with the Office of Public Relations and Marketing to coordinate newsworthy alumni updates and announcements for marketing and publication purposes.
- Serve as an ambassador of the College in the performance of other duties as assigned (i.e. preparation of official resolutions, proclamations, representation at various alumni and community events, etc.).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must be an effective communicator (verbal and written communication skills)
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills
- Must have the ability to work collegially with alumni (locally, nationally and internationally), other campus departments/divisions, staff, students, and the President
- Must be innovative, adept at multi-tasking and prioritizing needs.
- Must be willing to use existing and emerging technology
- Flexibility, adaptability and teamwork are essential
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Philander Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- 5 years of relevant experience do you have?
Education:
Work Location: In person