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Fayetteville State University

Director of Alumni Affairs

Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305


Position InformationPosition Title:Director of Alumni Affairs

Working Title:Director of Alumni Affairs

Position Number:000885

Full-Time Or Part-Time:Full Time

Time Limited Position:No

Number of Vacancies:1

Department:University Advancement

Posting Number:0401723

SHRA/EHRA:EHRA (Non-Faculty)

Job Category:Professional

Hiring Range:Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency:Flat Rate

Description of primary duties and responsibilities:

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Division of University Advancement serves to connect external parties with opportunities to partner, support and participate with Fayetteville State University and its programming. The division is responsible for all development and fundraising-related activities and the planning and organization of university programs. The division is organized to conduct the major following functions: Major gifts solicitations, annual giving and relationship management, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, alumni relations, capital campaign planning and implementation, processing and acknowledgement, career services activities, and donor research.

Description of Work Continued:

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Involved in the overall personnel management and supervision of divisional staff and the establishment of their goals and performance objectives. The Executive Director of Alumni Affairs will assist in developing and implementing successful operational strategies for programs, events, and plans that support all of the university's alumni that support Fayetteville State University's Strategic Priorities.

This position will:

Overseeing planning, managing, and evaluating Alumni Affairs programs; collaborating with UA Development staff to steward alumni donations; working with UA Career Services and other FSU departments to execute university mission.Strategically engage with alumni to increase giving to the University. The Director will oversee alumni engagement and represent them in collaboration/partnership with the National Alumni Association and the development team in alumni reunion class fundraising goals.The Director of Alumni Affairs will manage the day-to-day operations designed to increase Fayetteville State University's success in raising the university's public visibility to its internal and external constituencies through traditional and emerging social networking strategies.The Director will supervise the communications specialist and the donor relations coordinator directly related to ongoing activities within the alumni office at the discretion of the Vice-Chancellor.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree.Minimum of five years of alumni affairs/external relations experience, higher education, and administrative experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:Effective supervisory and motivational skills. Effective report writing, working with volunteer groups, computer literacy (especially through web and social activities), and recruiting, training, and managing the activities of alumni and student volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Notice to ApplicantsPlease make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:Yes

Additional Information for ApplicantsAll new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification, and credit history check (if applicable).Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's StatementFayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Quick Link:https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/26360