Senior Director, Alumni

Trinity Western University; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

RRSP matching

Tuition benefit for TWU courses

Free gym access

Free employee parking on campus

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Trinity Western University is seeking a Senior Director of Alumni to lead a global alumni and families engagement program. You will guide strategy, build cross‑campus partnerships, and drive initiatives that cultivate lifelong engagement with TWU’s mission and community.

The role requires a master’s degree and extensive leadership experience in a university setting, with a track record in fundraising, event management, and alumni relations. On‑site work at TWU campus is expected in Langley, BC.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing staff.
• Knowledge of alumni programs, fundraising, and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to the Alumni Team and partners to plan and execute engagement strategy.
• Develop relationships with alumni stakeholders and community constituents.
• Raise funds for special projects and events including Homecoming.
• Participate in Giving Day planning and nurture a culture of philanthropy.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Alumni engagement

Relationship building

Public speaking

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in leadership or business administration or related field

TWU alumnus

Tools

Database management

Job description

Position Purpose and Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Advancement, the Senior Director of Alumni is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program that inspires, nurtures, and mobilizes the global community of alumni and families. Demonstrating exceptional communication, technical, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to form meaningful relationships across diverse cultures, the Senior Director of Alumni excels in the task of developing a coordinated, university-wide, alumni and family engagement strategy.

Key Areas of Accountability

Strategic Planning and Business Development

• Provide visionary leadership and oversight to the Alumni Team and other partners and committees to plan and execute the University's purpose and strategy for alumni engagement.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with University alumni stakeholders and community constituents.
• Demonstrate creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial skill in program and community development.
• Demonstrate financial stewardship of the Alumni budget.
• Inspire a culture of engagement and operational excellence by coaching and developing staff and providing guidance to alumni volunteers.
• Develop systems and strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and volunteers for fundraising, service and/or engagement

Alumni Engagement

• Partner with the Centre for Calling and Professional Development, Admissions, Student Life, Learning Commons, and TWU Schools and Faculties to foster a unified, student-focused approach to career networking and student and alumni support.
• Develop a strategic and comprehensive Alumni Ambassador strategy that invites alumni to participate and contribute to the university’s mission and vision.
• Develop and oversee a systematic approach to alumni engagement, involving both in-person and online promotional events and partnerships, that cultivates meaningful relationships, facilitates connection, and builds support for the University and its brand.
• Develop and implement a multi-generational alumni legacy program to encourage alumni children to attend TWU.

Advancement and Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of alumni donors and prospects. Develop and implement tailored cultivation plans and strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward the portfolio of donors.
• Raise funds for select special projects and events, such as Homecoming, as identified with the Senior Vice President of Advancement.
• Actively participate in the planning and execution of Giving Day as part of the project team and nurture the developing culture of philanthropy among TWU's alumni.

Key Interactions

Reports : TWU Alumni Engagement Team Reports to : Senior Vice President, Advancement

Job Standards and Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree (preferred) in leadership, business administration or related field.
• 7+ years of management and/or leadership experience within complex organizational structures (university environment preferred).
• Preferably a graduate of Trinity Western University.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience building strong, trusting relationships to achieve results.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing staff to foster operational performance.
• Successful experience in management, program development and implementation in a complex organizational setting.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and methods for the operation of a successful alumni program, or similar program
• Demonstrated experience in human resource management, relationship building, event management, database management, finances, budgeting, building consensus, working in complex environments, public speaking, presenting.
• Proven record of working in a fast-paced professional business environment preferred.
• Post-secondary institution work experience is an asset.

Knowledge And Skills

• A spiritually mature leader with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, growth mindset and commitment to enhancing a culture of excellence.
• Demonstrated innovation and creative ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement programs, strategies, and activities to achieve operating goals.
• Excellent technical, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to work successfully with multiple constituencies, both internal and external.
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills, including intercultural competence, tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to work with campus leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, industry executives, and the community.
• Must be able to travel as required - hosting events both on and off campus.

Personal

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.

A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affirms and supports TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, focused. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.

Servant-Leader Way of Life

Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

Benefits Of Working At TWU

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
• Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
• Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
• Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
• Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
• Subsidized meals at the main cafeteria.
• Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store and coffee shops, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
• Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
• Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
• Free employee parking on campus.
• Special community events throughout the year.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• A positive Christian fellowship environment.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law.

We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact People & Culture.

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.