National Louis University
Director of Alumni Relations
National Louis University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Director of Alumni Relations
ID:
2024-1495Job Locations:
US-IL-ChicagoCategory:
Alumni Relations/Fundraising and DevelopmentPosition Type:
Staff (Full-Time)Overview
Who We Are:
National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.What We Offer:
At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.What You Will Do:
The Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive alumni engagement and communications strategy that fosters and strengthens relationships between the University and its broad alumni community. This position is responsible for the primary design and execution of the alumni relations program, providing value-added services to alumni that will increase their interest, engagement and involvement in NLU, including: alumni giving and committee leadership, enrollment, career placement, student mentoring, and continuing education activities. The Director's overall goal will be to increase the numbers of engaged, committed NLU alumni, and help build pathways for ambassadors, champions and supporters.Essential Responsibilities
Manage and staff the NLU Alumni Association Board and committees. Develop strong relationships with volunteer leaders that foster trust and collaboration. Work with Board Officers to set agendas and conduct meetings. Build and cultivate a pipeline of Board candidates and leaders.Oversee and execute the production and dissemination of compelling and engaging alumni communications, including newsletters, alumni magazines, alumni profiles and other outreach pieces as necessary.Partner with colleagues to generate content through alumni interviews, and discussions with faculty and staff.Oversee the alumni website and portal, and work with colleagues to maintain, update and drive engagement towards these resources.Partner with the Advancement Associate, Alumni Engagement, on managing the general alumni email account, and responding to inquiries and outreach. Partner with Advancement colleagues to ensure accurate alumni data in Salesforce.Plan and implement strategies, programs and events for alumni relations, including networking events, panel discussions, alumni-to-student mentoring, alumni awards, reunion events, etc. Make budgetary recommendations and subsequently manage budget(s). Ensure coordination and alignment with Institutional Advancement colleagues and other colleagues across the institution.Convene and conduct regular meetings of the Alumni Roundtable, comprising representatives from each college, to ensure coordination with Alumni Relations and their specific college's alumni activities. Serve as the liaison to representatives from each NLU college as it pertains to their engagement with the college's alumni.Supervise, coach and mentor the Advancement Associate, Alumni Engagement.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Non-Profit Management, Higher Education, Communications, Marketing or other related field.5-7 year of relevant work experience, with a preference for higher education alumni relations, fundraising, volunteer management and/or association management.Excellent communications skills.Proficient in Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRMs (Salesforce preferred).Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects, and connect with a wide variety of people including staff, faculty, volunteers and alumni.Organizational Awareness:
Understands the internal climate of the organization, including the most productive channels of communication, and makes use of the appropriate communication channels to achieve goals and objectives.Entrepreneurial Orientation:
Takes an active role in identifying new business opportunities, assessing the risks involved and comparing these to the potential advantages of taking action.Initiative:
Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them.NLU Inclusion Statement:
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are.Special Instructions
Please Include the following along with your application:- Resume (Required)- Cover Letter (Required)NLU Employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form
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ID:
2024-1495Job Locations:
US-IL-ChicagoCategory:
Alumni Relations/Fundraising and DevelopmentPosition Type:
Staff (Full-Time)Overview
Who We Are:
National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.What We Offer:
At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.What You Will Do:
The Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive alumni engagement and communications strategy that fosters and strengthens relationships between the University and its broad alumni community. This position is responsible for the primary design and execution of the alumni relations program, providing value-added services to alumni that will increase their interest, engagement and involvement in NLU, including: alumni giving and committee leadership, enrollment, career placement, student mentoring, and continuing education activities. The Director's overall goal will be to increase the numbers of engaged, committed NLU alumni, and help build pathways for ambassadors, champions and supporters.Essential Responsibilities
Manage and staff the NLU Alumni Association Board and committees. Develop strong relationships with volunteer leaders that foster trust and collaboration. Work with Board Officers to set agendas and conduct meetings. Build and cultivate a pipeline of Board candidates and leaders.Oversee and execute the production and dissemination of compelling and engaging alumni communications, including newsletters, alumni magazines, alumni profiles and other outreach pieces as necessary.Partner with colleagues to generate content through alumni interviews, and discussions with faculty and staff.Oversee the alumni website and portal, and work with colleagues to maintain, update and drive engagement towards these resources.Partner with the Advancement Associate, Alumni Engagement, on managing the general alumni email account, and responding to inquiries and outreach. Partner with Advancement colleagues to ensure accurate alumni data in Salesforce.Plan and implement strategies, programs and events for alumni relations, including networking events, panel discussions, alumni-to-student mentoring, alumni awards, reunion events, etc. Make budgetary recommendations and subsequently manage budget(s). Ensure coordination and alignment with Institutional Advancement colleagues and other colleagues across the institution.Convene and conduct regular meetings of the Alumni Roundtable, comprising representatives from each college, to ensure coordination with Alumni Relations and their specific college's alumni activities. Serve as the liaison to representatives from each NLU college as it pertains to their engagement with the college's alumni.Supervise, coach and mentor the Advancement Associate, Alumni Engagement.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Non-Profit Management, Higher Education, Communications, Marketing or other related field.5-7 year of relevant work experience, with a preference for higher education alumni relations, fundraising, volunteer management and/or association management.Excellent communications skills.Proficient in Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRMs (Salesforce preferred).Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects, and connect with a wide variety of people including staff, faculty, volunteers and alumni.Organizational Awareness:
Understands the internal climate of the organization, including the most productive channels of communication, and makes use of the appropriate communication channels to achieve goals and objectives.Entrepreneurial Orientation:
Takes an active role in identifying new business opportunities, assessing the risks involved and comparing these to the potential advantages of taking action.Initiative:
Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them.NLU Inclusion Statement:
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are.Special Instructions
Please Include the following along with your application:- Resume (Required)- Cover Letter (Required)NLU Employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form
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