Alumni Engagement Director, Traditions & Celebrations

Wichita State University Foundation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement account match

Job summary

Wichita State University Foundation is seeking an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, Traditions and Celebrations to design and execute signature programs that deepen alumni pride and lifelong connection to Wichita State University.

You will lead traditions, reunions, and celebratory events, working with alumni, campus partners, and internal teams to recognize achievements and expand engagement opportunities. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; three years of experience in alumni relations, event management, or related field.
• Strong event planning, project management, and volunteer engagement skills; ability to lead collaborations with campus partners and volunteers.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities; professionalism and alignment with core values.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution of signature alumni programs, traditions, reunions, and celebratory events.
• Oversee student traditions and programming to build university pride and alumni affinity.
• Manage relationships with alumni volunteers, committees, and campus partners; recruit and train volunteers.
• Collaborate with Development, Marketing, and Athletics to deliver engaging experiences and communications.
• Provide budget, timelines, vendor management, and operational planning for events.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Volunteer engagement

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Suite

Teams

Job description

Wichita State University Foundation is seeking an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, Traditions and Celebrations to design and execute signature programs that deepen alumni pride and lifelong connection to Wichita State University.

You will lead traditions, reunions, and celebratory events, working with alumni, campus partners, and internal teams to recognize achievements and expand engagement opportunities. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience are required.