Alumni Engagement Director: Reunions & Homecoming

Providence College; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College seeks a strategic Advancement professional to plan and implement reunion programs that strengthen alumni connections and philanthropic support. You will collaborate with Class Giving, donor relations, and prospect managers to invite participation and resources for campus events.

The role oversees Homecoming, coordinating with Marketing and Campus Partners to deliver engaging programs, manage budgets, and drive donor recognition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Five to seven years’ experience in a progressively responsible development fundraising environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be proactive, creative, problem-solver and have the ability to interact with a broad range of constituents, including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the College.
• Evenings and weekends required; some travel may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the execution of all reunion programming to engage alumni and coordinate with class giving for volunteer recruitment and fundraising.
• Lead Homecoming planning with budget management and collaboration across events, marketing, and donor recognition.
• Provide leadership to direct reports, set performance standards, and deliver staff training for advancement goals.
• Expand and manage the alumni volunteer pipeline, including class ambassadors, reunion engagement, and engagement priorities with the National Alumni Council.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Providence College seeks a strategic Advancement professional to plan and implement reunion programs that strengthen alumni connections and philanthropic support. You will collaborate with Class Giving, donor relations, and prospect managers to invite participation and resources for campus events.

The role oversees Homecoming, coordinating with Marketing and Campus Partners to deliver engaging programs, manage budgets, and drive donor recognition.