Director of Advancement and Alumni Services

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Description

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Engagement, Communications and Marketing team connects alumni to the university and each other, builds traditions, and fosters student and alumni leadership. They also focus on the divisions branding through print, digital media, and event logistics for the purpose of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. This position will report to the Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Directs special projects for a department, school, unit, or program in Advancement and Alumni Engagement.
  • Manages and helps develop the strategic planning processes and oversees progress toward achieving project goals for a specific unit.
  • Develops and administers project budgets.
  • Participates in the identification of funding sources, initiatives and strategies.
  • Prepares communication documents for articles, reports, and/or presentations.
  • Develops short and long term project goals and objectives.
  • Represents and promotes projects at speaking engagements and with various constituencies.
  • Conducts research, analyzes data and identifies and summarizes trends.
  • Develops and prepares reports.
  • Serves as a liaison with other university departments.
  • May supervise staff.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

    • ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

    In addition to the duties outlined above, the Director may be required to:

  • Create, lead, and implement programming for school/unit designed to create meaningful and impactful engagement opportunities for staff, alumni, or constituents.
  • Assess, create, and implement new or improved processes for department functions/initiatives.

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience.

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successful candidates will have extensive experience managing projects, budgets, and financial reports, working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
  • Proficiency in fundraising reporting and counting.
  • Strong database technology and project management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, the ability to work with ambiguity, and navigate a complex work environment.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience leading teams, working independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Prior experience in administrative management, advancement, fundraising, campaign, alumni engagement, non-profit, or a university setting.
  • Project Management Certification.
  • Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines. 

    • NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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