Director, Alumni Engagement

Queen's University; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen’s University seeks a Director of Alumni Engagement to lead development, implementation, and evaluation of alumni programs that strengthen relationships with the university and peers. The role reports to the Executive Director, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving and requires translating strategy into engaging programming across audiences and markets.

The Director will collaborate with university partners to connect alumni programming with fundraising, campaigns, and institutional priorities,

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressive experience in alumni/volunteer engagement programs.
• Experience leading and managing events, communications, and engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge of fundraising ethics and related governing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage comprehensive alumni engagement programs across channels and audiences.
• Collaborate with Annual Giving and Volunteer Programs to create integrated engagement pathways.
• Align alumni activities with Queen's strategic priorities and campus partnerships.
• Travel as required to campus and events, including evenings/weekends as needed.

Skills

leadership

alumni engagement

fundraising ethics

strategy planning

stakeholder management

Education

University degree

Job description

This position offers a remote work arrangement for candidates located within approximately three hours of Kingston, Ontario. The successful candidate should be available to travel to campus as needed to support meetings & team collaboration.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving, the Director, Alumni Engagement provides leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of alumni programs that strengthen alumni relationships with Queen’s and create meaningful opportunities for alumni to connect with the university and one another.

An experienced alumni engagement professional, the Director translates broader alumni engagement strategy and priorities into an integrated alumni programming approach responsive to the interests, needs, and experiences of Queen’s diverse alumni community. Using alumni insights, demographic and lifestyle trends, regional considerations, and engagement data, the Director develops relevant and compelling programming across audiences, key markets, and stages of the alumni lifecycle beginning from the transition from student to alumnus and continuing through subsequent life and career stages.

The Director of Alumni Engagement works collaboratively with Annual Giving and Volunteer Programs to create complementary pathways for alumni involvement including branch engagement. The Director also works collaboratively with university partners to connect alumni programming with broader engagement, philanthropic, campaign, and institutional priorities. The Director provides expertise and advice on alumni programming and audience needs to advancement colleagues, senior university administrators, faculties, schools, and campus partners. The incumbent ensures an inclusive lens, that reflects a commitment to I-EDIAA, in providing expertise and direction in the development and implementation of alumni engagement strategy and execution for mutual benefit.

This position requires extensive travel within and outside Canada and requires the incumbent to travel and work evenings and weekends according to program or area needs.

The Director, Alumni Engagement also calls for - REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree.
• Minimum seven years of progressive experience and demonstrated track record of success leading and managing alumni and volunteer engagement programming across a range of channels and formats (e.g., events, communications), preferably in a university setting.
• Clear understanding of and strict adherence to ethical fundraising standards and supporting legislation.
• Experience working collaboratively within institutional fundraising and campaign efforts to align alumni engagement activities with university and Advancement priorities, identify opportunities to support philanthropic engagement, and develop pathways that connect alumni with meaningful opportunities for deeper involvement with Queen’s.
• Proven track record in successfully developing and implementing strategic plans, project planning, budget and revenue forecasting, program analysis, and meeting objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to define and communicate strategy and tie portfolio activity and planning back to overarching goals and the “big picture”.
• Proven leadership, management, and relationship building experience, with a demonstrated ability to promote inclusion in the workplace and effectively organize, motivate, and direct professional staff and volunteers to achieve objectives; and work effectively with senior leadership.
• A valid “G” class driver’s license and passport with no travel restrictions is required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check required.
• Knowledge of the Canadian philanthropic and university environment, including the challenges faced by both.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

grade 11 (salary range $108,000- $147000), 2 year 3 month term appointment, The Office of Advancement provides a competitive total compensation package, with salary commensurate with the applicant's relevant education and experience relative to the required qualifications as noted on the position description. The university thanks all who express an interest in this position and advises that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Office of Advancement at Queen’s is committed to embodying the principles of Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA). As an employer, we value equitable opportunities and are working to nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging for all. Additionally, we encourage candidates from equity-deserving groups and those with lived experience of marginalization and oppression (including Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, Women, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Persons with disabilities) to apply. For more information, visit our Human Rights and Equity Office Website: http://www.queensu.ca/hreo

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We seek to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process and provide accommodations as needed for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].