Assistant Director Alumni Affairs
Job Description
The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.
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Department:
Alumni Affairs
Job Summary:
Develops and implements strategies to maximize the impact of alumni relations programming, including special events, volunteer opportunities, broad communications, and individual relationship cultivation, in order to foster interest from alumni and friends of the university.Job Description:
- Designs, implements and delivers new and existing alumni events and programs.
- Serves as a main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, answers questions and provides information about established programs based on set material or standards.
- Plans, schedules logistics, and secures resources for alumni events and activities.
- Conducts alumni visits and other relationship-building activities that connect alumni and foster affinity with the institution.
- Provides recommendations for strategies and tactics in alignment with strategic objectives.
- Develops, executes production of, and disseminates alumni communications for the unit.
- Collects, analyzes and evaluates alumni success metrics and program performance data and disseminates information to the appropriate entities.
- Recruits and trains volunteers to build and maintain alumni programming.
- Reviews and updates alumni records to ensure accuracy.
- Conducts post-event analysis to improve alumni engagement approach.
Working as an Alumni officer with multiple schools as well as various constituency groups.
Requires some after hours and weekend work with occasional travel to alumni events.
Needs event planning experience with knowledge on how to develop and work with a budget
Job Responsibilities:
Working as an Alumni officer with multiple schools as well as various constituency groups. Requires some after hours and weekend work with occasional travel to alumni events. Needs event planning experience with knowledge on how to develop and work with a budget
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required)Experience:
Relevant experience | 3 Years | RequiredCompensation:
$56,763.20 - $85,134.40Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.