Director, Alumni Engagement

UM29 Salisbury University (SU); United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Salisbury University is seeking a Director of Alumni Engagement to lead the strategic development, implementation, and administration of the Alumni Engagement program. You will cultivate relationships with Salisbury University alumni and strengthen connections across the broader University community, including parents, students, faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders.

Develops and executes initiatives that foster lifelong engagement, enhance institutional pride, and inspire continued

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of higher education experience in alumni engagement or related area.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and administration of the Alumni Engagement program.
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with Salisbury University alumni and broader university stakeholders.
• Develop initiatives to foster lifelong engagement and encourage ongoing support.
• Oversee budget analysis and reporting for programs and departments.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Customer service

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting: JR101824 Director, Alumni Engagement (Open) Department: Advancement AVP Office, PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 10-15-2026 Close Date: $100,000 - $105,000

Job Summary

Leads the strategic development, implementation, and administration of the University’s Alumni Engagement program, cultivating meaningful relationships with Salisbury University alumni and strengthening connections across the broader University community, including parents, students, faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders. Develops and executes initiatives that foster lifelong engagement, enhance institutional pride, and inspire continued involvement and support for the University.

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 with 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

Successful candidate will have 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. Related experience could include but are not limited to, leadership positions in enrollment, development, annual giving or stewardship. Characteristics and demonstrated skills such as leadership, innovation, customer service, proficient written communication, oral communication and interpersonal skills are crucial to this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to a candidate who has extensive higher education leadership experience in the area of Alumni Engagement with experience working with volunteer boards. Additional skills such as use of artificial intelligence, problem solving and strategic thinking are preferred qualities of the successful candidate.

Additional Job Information

• The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

SalisburyUniversity (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.

Salisbury University sets success in motion.

A member of the University System of Maryland, SU is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 63 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs.

The beautiful 200-acre campus is a warm and friendly environment for faculty, staff and students.

SU is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, close Atlantic beaches and a few hours from major metropolitan cities.