Alumni Affairs Director jobs in Peoria, IL

*See full posting on IWU website and follow application instructions as outlined. For full consideration, an IWU application must be submitted.

The University’s Office for Advancement/Alumni Engagement invites applications for the full-time, on-campus position of Director of Alumni Engagement. This position leads the strategic execution of a comprehensive alumni engagement program to enhance and strengthen relationships with alumni and friends. This is a full time, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Strategic Alumni Engagement Program; develop, implement, execute, and measure an alumni engagement plan, which includes alumni events.
• Cultivate, Solicit, and Steward Alumni and Volunteers; coordinate and support regional alumni chapters and affinity groups; manage a portfolio of key alumni donors and prospects; identify opportunities to engage alumni; partner with Director of Annual Giving and Director of Stewardship to promote engagement and philanthropy in annual appeals and stewardship programs
• Oversee Alumni Engagement Operations; manage the alumni engagement budget; track and evaluate the success of efforts through metrics; hire, train and supervise staff; leverage potential of database to ensure donor relations documents and touchpoints are submitted

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in advancement/engagement
• Excellent communication skills--oral, written, and listening.
• Strong people and relationship-building skills with constituents from a variety of backgrounds and a range of generations.
• Local and national travel up to 20% of the work schedule; average of 3-5 overnight trips a year
• Valid US driver's license.

Please download the application at . Feel free to also include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled. Submit to:

Email: hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University

Human Resources, Holmes 209

1312 N. Park Street

Bloomington, IL 61701

Fax: 309-556-1710

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must reside and be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is strongly committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you already completed and emailed the required IWU employment application to hr@iwu.edu? For full consideration you must complete this.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Alumni relations: 5 years (Preferred)
• Engagement: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person