Chief Alumni Engagement & Strategy Director

WM001 William & Mary; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Holiday schedule

On-campus fitness facilities

Library access

Job summary

William & Mary seeks an Executive Director for Alumni Outreach and Engagement to design and lead a comprehensive alumni strategy. You will oversee multiple programs, drive data-informed decisions, and partner with senior leaders to ensure sustainable engagement and meaningful alumni experiences.

The role requires strong budgeting, relationship-building, and executive communication skills, with a focus on belonging and inclusion across diverse alumni communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred for leadership roles.
• 7+ years in alumni engagement, non-profit leadership, or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead and implement change within complex organizations.
• Experience using data/insights to redesign programs and improve outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships with diverse communities.
• Experience managing budgets with fiscal responsibility and strategic stewardship.
• Strong staff leadership, development, and executive communication skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication with customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership to integrate identity-based and generational engagement.
• Develop scalable alumni experiences, expanding engagement and ROI.
• Define standards for inclusive programming and content strategy.
• Collaborate with Finance and campus partners to align resources.
• Lead staff through change and foster a culture of accountability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Change management

Data-driven

Budgeting

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Event tools

Digital platforms

Job description

William & Mary seeks an Executive Director for Alumni Outreach and Engagement to design and lead a comprehensive alumni strategy. You will oversee multiple programs, drive data-informed decisions, and partner with senior leaders to ensure sustainable engagement and meaningful alumni experiences.

The role requires strong budgeting, relationship-building, and executive communication skills, with a focus on belonging and inclusion across diverse alumni communities.