Director, Alumni Engagement

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Salisbury University is seeking a Director of Alumni Engagement to lead the design and execution of a comprehensive alumni program. You will communicate with alumni and university constituents to generate support and engagement across departments.

The role requires 5–7 years in higher education alumni work, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, exempt position with comprehensive benefits in Salisbury, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5–7 years in alumni engagement or related higher education field.
• Leadership roles in enrollment, development, annual giving or stewardship.
• Strong leadership, customer service, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer and implement the university's alumni engagement program to engage alumni and supporters.
• Report to AVP Alumni Engagement & Advancement; supervise two direct reports and manage budget analyses.
• Collaborate with campus partners to secure support from alumni, parents, students, and faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Director, Alumni Engagement

Department: Advancement AVP Office, PM

Position Type: Regular

Open Date: 07-14-2026

Salary: $100,000 - $105,000

Job Summary

Responsible for the design, administration, and implementation of the University’s program for Alumni Engagement that effectively communicates with and generates support from primarily SU Alumni and secondarily from parents, students, faculty, staff, and other University constituencies.

Authority and Accountability

This position will report to the Associate Vice President Alumni Engagement & Advancement. This position currently will have two direct reports that include an Assistant Director and a Coordinator. Budgetarily this position will have considerable responsibility for budget transaction analysis. (Analyze means to separate the budget into elements and critically review budgetary data, verify figures, and develop budget proposals; recommend allocation of dollars to programs, services or departments, and study all the factors in order to determine a financial solution or outcome.)

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of higher education experience in the area of alumni engagement or related experience in higher education.
• Leadership positions in enrollment, development, annual giving or stewardship.
• Leadership, innovation, customer service, proficient written communication, oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive higher education leadership experience in the area of Alumni Engagement with experience working with volunteer boards.
• Use of artificial intelligence, problem solving and strategic thinking.

Additional Job Information: The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by July 28, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SU_Careers/details/Director--Alumni-Engagement_JR101824 will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.