Director, Alumni Affinities and Programs

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is seeking a Director, Alumni Affinities and Programs. The role leads alumni engagement portfolios, mentors a team, and partners with campus and advancement colleagues to deliver high-impact programs that connect alumni to Temple.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in alumni relations, strong project management, and a track record in volunteer management and donor engagement within higher education.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, constituent or community engagement, membership programs, volunteer management, nonprofit programming, advancement, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key engagement portfolios, including affinity-based communities and programs connecting students and alumni to Temple University.
• Establish annual goals, support program planning and execution, manage resources, and align initiatives with departmental objectives.
• Collaborate across Institutional Advancement and campus partners to translate strategy into programs, events, and donor engagement.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Volunteer management

Donor relations

Fundraising

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is searching for a Director, Alumni Affinities and Programs!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

Paid time off

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

At Temple University Institutional Advancement, we believe philanthropy is a powerful force for expanding opportunity, advancing discovery, and transforming lives. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that a broad range of perspectives strengthens our ability to engage alumni, donors, and community partners in meaningful ways.

As Temple embarks on a historic $1.5 billion comprehensive campaign in support of the university's Forward with Purpose strategic plan, we seek talented professionals who are passionate about higher education, relationship-building, and advancing a culture of philanthropy. We welcome candidates who will contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where all employees are empowered to thrive and make a lasting impact on the future of Temple University.

The Director, Alumni Affinities and Programs provides leadership and supports the strategy for a broad portfolio of alumni engagement programs that foster meaningful lifelong connections between alumni and Temple University. Reporting to the Executive Director, Alumni Engagement, the Director collaborates on the development and implementation of engagement priorities that support the mission of the Temple University Alumni Association (TUAA) and Institutional Advancement.

The Director oversees key engagement portfolios, including affinity-based communities and programs that connect students and recent graduates to the university and alumni network. Through direct supervision of the Associate Director, Student and Young Alumni Engagement, Director establishes annual goals, supports program planning and execution, manages resources, and ensures initiatives align with departmental objectives and evolving alumni interests.

Working collaboratively across Institutional Advancement and campus partners, the Director helps translate broader alumni engagement strategy into effective programs, volunteer opportunities, communications, and events that strengthen alumni participation and connection to Temple.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires the following background checks: Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background check.

Required Education and Experience

• At least six years of progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, constituent or community engagement, membership programs, volunteer management, nonprofit programming, advancement, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience supervising employees and volunteers.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Significant understanding of alumni engagement, volunteer management, donor relations and/or fundraising in a higher education environment.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, including ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships and strategic partnerships to maximize program effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience applying project management skills to ensure predictable, consistent and successful program delivery.
• Proven ability to build high performance project teams, including mobilizing/motivating, resolving conflict, executing in fast paced/frequently changing environment.
• Strong ability to identify opportunities and gain organizational support for strategic initiatives.
• Experience includes high-level interactions with senior administrators, university officials, volunteer boards and alumni leaders.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations and with a diverse group of individuals.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally to cultivate and steward donor relationships, attend fundraising events, and represent the organization, including nights and weekends.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.