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Position Title Director of Alumni Relations Position Number Postition Type Staff Location Main Campus FLSA Exempt Status Full Time Number Of Working Months 12 Posting Details Job Description Reports to: Vice President for Advancement
Job Description:
The Director of Alumni Relations is the face of Alumni Relations and oversees the planning and execution of a comprehensive Alumni Relationship program designed to increase alumni engagement and support. Works strategically with colleagues whose primary focus is fund raising.
Responsibilities:
Plans, manages, and evaluates all on and off campus alumni activities, especially all aspects of internal and external alumni events, Homecoming, Alumni of the Year, Heritage Students, Campus Update Sessions to boards, and reunions.
Strategically oversees the development of an annual work plan for alumni initiatives; working closely with alumni networks.
Identifies potential vehicles and activities for the engagement of Alumni through affinity groups.
Provides leadership and direction to the Alumni Board. Coordinates the nomination and election of board members.
Works closely with campus-wide offices to seek ways to involve alumni in the life of the University (mentorship, internship, panel discussions etc.)
In conjunction with the Office of Marketing/Communications, is actively involved in intentional, multi-channel communication with alumni.
Develops and manages the departmental budget, alumni correspondence, and evaluates events.
* Develop a Parent's Council.
* Develop a Parent's Council.
Education/Skills Requirements:
- A high degree of emotional intelligence.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Ability to travel and work occasional weekends as required
- Minimum of two years in fundraising, volunteer management, alumni programming, or related work, preferably at a small liberal arts institution.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Public speaking experience a plus.
- Event planning background very helpful. Organizational and multi-tasking skills imperative.
- Familiarity and proficiency with new media.
- Evidence of strategic thinking.
- Must have excellent relationship-building skills as well as be detail oriented and accurate in planning and implementing tasks.
- Ability to establish cooperative, effective working relationships with volunteers, donors, faculty and staff.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA), MHU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization or would change the essential functions of the job. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources (see below).
MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU's mission. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal.
To file a complaint with Mars Hill University, contact:
Jennie Matthews
Office of Human Resources
Box 6664
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC 28754
828 689-1197
828 689-1256 Fax
jmatthews@mhu.edu
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410
Washington DC 20250-9410
Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 ( TDD) or (866) 377-8642
(English Federal- relay) or (800) 845-6136
(Spanish Federal-relay).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications About Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number M314P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/01/2023 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary 
