Director Of Alumni Relations And EngagementAdams State UniversityAlamosa, CO
Position Summary: The Director of Alumni Relations and Engagement will lead the overall vision, strategic planning, management, and execution of an alumni engagement program focused on developing and strengthening short and long-term meaningful relationships with Adams State University alumni. This position will be expected to work closely with development colleagues in the Adams State Foundation Office, and collaborate with various departments and areas of the institution, including: communications, special events, faculty, and other key internal partners to contribute to the success of the school and the program. This position reports directly to the Vice President for Advancement. This role will introduce a new, energetic, creative, and systematic approach to alumni engagement, both in-person and virtually. Outreach and programming are expected to bring Adams State University to a new and significantly more engaged relationship with alumni of the University. Key activities under the direction of the Office of Alumni Relations include overseeing Homecoming Weekend, steering the Alumni Board and other volunteer leaders, directing ad hoc events and engagement opportunities for various constituencies, and alumni communications. Key goal of alumni relations is to cultivate engagement through active participation of alumni in University events, to create an esprit de corps of all graduates and friends of Adams State University, and to create a culture of the importance of giving back financially to Adams State University. Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities: Drives alumni communications and outreach efforts, working closely with the University's Marketing and Public Relations department. Regularly disseminates information to alumni, implements creative ways to communicate with alumni and connect them to one another, and links alumni with current students for networking, mentoring, and employment. Serves as a contributing partner to the Adams State University alumni magazine and suggests content, editing, and-or writing content for alumni-specific pages. Ensures a successful and active Alumni Volunteer Club, supports creation of Student Alumni ambassador program, works to ensure alumni have educational opportunities and travel program opportunities Oversees functions of the Alumni Association Board and its committees, working closely with board, chapters, and committee chairs. Recruits, trains, and manages board members; guides committee assignments and tasks; and assists the board and alumni chapters in setting clear and measurable goals. Ensure 100% giving by members of the board. Oversees online content on social media platforms directed to alumni. Works with School of Education on Adams State Teacher Education Hall of Fame inductions. Develop and implement innovative strategies to capture, update and maintain, alumni contact, career information, academic and professional success of alumni and engagement information through surveys, outreach campaigns, and digital tools. Ensures the alumni database is current and safeguarded. Prepares, monitors, and administers budget for functional area. Supervises Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and has partial supervision for administrative assistant shared with Adams State University Foundation Executive Director. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, Events Management, Higher Education Administration, or a related field 2 years of successful experience in higher education alumni relations (experience in public relations or a related field in which the candidate can demonstrate a successful track record may be substituted); 2 years of supervisory experience; knowledge of higher education processes and procedures; amenable to travel and attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, events, seminars, and workshops; Strong verbal and written communication skills and well-developed public speaking skills; Exceptional interpersonal skills with successful team-building experience both within the team and with campus partners; Demonstrated ability in motivating volunteers; Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of varied cultures or backgrounds; Able to meet physical demands such as occasionally lifting and carrying materials up to 70 pounds, standing up to eight hours each day, and working in various weather conditions. Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires. Preferred: Master's degree; Spanish-language proficiency; Knowledge of Adams State University and its history; Proficiency in Google and Workday environments, and the ability to effectively utilize a broader range of technology, systems, and packages. Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $56,244-$63,972. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page. How to Apply: All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University's Workday application portal. No other format of application material will be accepted. Completed applications include the following: Cover letter Resume Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment) Three professional references, including phone number and email for each Review of completed applications will begin 6/13/2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Jake Rissler at jrissler@adams.edu Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service. We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State's purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/ Disclosures: In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/ . These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.
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