Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, WW College of Arts & Sciences (COAS-WW)

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Job Description: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical is currently hiring an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement to support the Worldwide College of Arts and Sciences. This position reports to the university-level executive director of alumni engagement and in collaboration with the college dean manages all activities that increase the college's alumni engagement, including developing alumni profiles and establishing alumni boards, as well as philanthropic activities, among others.

The position will ensure that the alumni are key stakeholders in both constructing and executing the college's strategic plan. Additionally, the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement COAS-WW will develop and execute a comprehensive alumni communication strategy for the college. The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement COAS-WW will also work with the dean and faculty on alumni programs and one-on-one with alumni when they travel on behalf of the university.

Responsibilities include the following:

Alumni Engagement Support (COAS-WW)

• Serve as a representative of the university's office of alumni engagement (OAE) team
• Identify and engage with COAS-WW alumni to participate in mentoring
• Identify and recommend potential candidates suitable for the COAS-WW industry board
• Serve as a liaison with the annual giving office to support COAS-WW alumni donors increase their annual contributions
• Organize, support, and manage alumni events, ensuring a steady increase in alumni participation and satisfaction annually
• Participate in all alumni engagement and PAE staff meetings

Alumni Programming and Events

• Evaluate alumni programs using post event analytics and surveys to guide decision-making for next event
• Develop and implement new alumni engagement initiatives and programs
• Create an active, year-round calendar of alumni engagement programs
• Plan and coordinate dean's meet & greet with alumni
• Build audience support for college's speaker series
• Support the central university's alumni engagement's efforts and be part of the overall OAE team
• Collaborate with WW SGA to create opportunities for alumni to engage with students

Alumni Communications

• Manage dedicated communication to COAS-WW alumni to promote more alumni success stories, what is happening in the college and how alumni can get involved
• Work with the dean and faculty to bring alumni industry partners for the purposes of serving as industry experts for the college
• Stay ahead of alumni communication trends and best practices
• Serve as liaison to IT and Marketing for the college website and newsletter
• Develop and execute advanced alumni communication strategies, leveraging analytics to increase the effectiveness of alumni outreach and engagement efforts

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two years' experience in alumni engagement with writing and communications skills

Required Skills, Knowledge, abilities:

• Knowledge of learning management systems such as Canvas
• Experience using Salesforce CRM platform, Marketing Cloud, and Sitecore
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Collaboration skills