Director, Alumni Engagement & Networks

ROME GROUP; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Alumni Networks to design and lead programs that deepen engagement with alumni, parents, and friends across regions.

You will align university priorities with alumni needs, partnering with ACE and Alumni Networks leadership to create impactful experiences with university leaders and distinguished alumni. The role emphasizes strategic event planning, volunteer management, and cross-campus collaboration, with frequent travel for in-person

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Work Experience: 5 Years.
• Experience in event planning preferred, esp. higher ed/nonprofit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of alumni networks within assigned regions and collaborate with campus colleagues.
• Plan and execute in-person and virtual events: space, vendors, staff briefs, travel, follow-up, and post-event analysis.
• Identify, cultivate, and train volunteers; support diverse alumni programs.
• May manage up to two associate directors or senior associates and a shared admin assist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Donor relations

Event management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational commitment

Priority setting

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Alumni Networks to design and lead programs that deepen engagement with alumni, parents, and friends across regions.

You will align university priorities with alumni needs, partnering with ACE and Alumni Networks leadership to create impactful experiences with university leaders and distinguished alumni. The role emphasizes strategic event planning, volunteer management, and cross-campus collaboration, with frequent travel for in-person