Director of Alumni Relations, Corps of Cadets

Job Description Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer for the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC), the Director of Alumni Relations for the Corps will serve as the chief alumni engagement officer for the VTCC. This position will be responsible for assisting the Chairperson of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni Board and Chairperson of the Highty-Tighties Alumni Board to carry out their missions in support of Corps alumni and the Corps. The Director of Alumni Relations will also provide additional support toward the institution’s overall alumni engagement and institutional advancement goals and objectives. The Director of Alumni Relations will be responsible for planning, executing, and assessing alumni engagement programs, projects, and events for the Corps. This position will work collaboratively with the members of the Corp’s advancement team to pursue and promote the overall institutional goals related to alumni engagement, communications, and fundraising. Required Qualifications Master's degree or Bachelor's with experience equating to an advanced degree Experience in event planning, logistics, programming and engagement Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated experience working independently and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, adapting to changing priorities, and simultaneously managing multiple tasks. Strong computer skills, which should include desktop software and databases. Preferred Qualifications Alumnus of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Prior military experience; recent active service Experience with a senior military college, federal service academy, or ROTC Experience developing strategies for planning events to enhance philanthropic support Experience in higher education, independent school, or non-profit environments Demonstrated experience cultivating, managing, training volunteers and developing volunteer leadership Experience mentoring and working with college-age students Pay Band {lPayScaleID} Appointment Type Regular Salary Information 70k to 73k Review Date November 18, 2024 Additional Information Visit the Advancement Website

here . The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an

inclusive community

dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight

undergraduate colleges , a

school of medicine , a

veterinary medicine

college,

Graduate School , and

Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the

Innovation Campus

in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous

Extension offices

and

research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and

university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity

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