Alumni Engagement Associate Vice President or Senior Director

Requisition ID: 2024-7966

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: University Advancement Department: Alumni Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Since its founding in 1888, Utah State University has evolved from a small-town college tucked away in the northern Utah mountains to a thriving Carnegie-recognized R1 research university. Known throughout the world for its intellectual and technological leadership, Utah State enriches the student experience through an array of academic and social opportunities. Just minutes from two mountain ranges and within a half-day's drive of six national parks, including Yellowstone and Arches, the university provides big-school opportunities with a small-school feel, all for a great value.

Reflecting the tremendous growth experienced over recent years, Utah State has nearly 175,00 living alumni and welcomes more than 7,000 new alumni each year. The Office of Alumni Engagement is housed in the USU Alumni Center, a new facility designed to serve as a focal point for re-engaging and bringing alumni back to campus. The Alumni Engagement Associate Vice President or Senior Director will report to the Vice President for Advancement and supervise the professional alumni staff.

The Alumni Engagement Associate Vice President (AVP) or Senior Director (SR Dir) plans and implements a comprehensive and inclusive program that strategically engages alumni and creates rewarding engagement experiences that are designed to foster lifelong connections to Utah State University. The AVP/SR Dir leads and sets goals and priorities for department staff and is a member of the Advancement leadership team. By developing programming that offers alumni diverse opportunities for engagement, the AVP/SR Dir promotes a comprehensive understanding of the University's mission, goals and priorities. Working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, the AVP/SR Dir provides oversight and executive direction to the Alumni Association Advisory Board and alumni chapters.  Extensive travel required.  This position will be hired at either the Associate Vice President or Senior Director level based upon qualifications listed below and duties assigned.

Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Coordination

• Provides strategic direction and leadership to Utah State Universitys alumni programs by creating rewarding engagement experiences with alumni, students, university leadership, faculty and staff. Expands programming, services and benefits that align with the interests and needs of a diverse alumni network.
• Develops and implements a plan to build an endowment to support alumni activities and generates sponsorships for events and activities.
• Manages the alumni budget to ensure ROI and effective allocation of resources.

Board and Volunteer Engagement

• Supports the Alumni Association Advisory Board by developing and communicating a vision and strategic direction that empowers board members to be university ambassadors, advocates and... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity. usu.edu/non-discrimination).