Director, Alumni Engagement & Partnerships

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking a Director of Alumni Engagement to lead the alumni and constituent engagement strategy, serve as a public representative, and grow engagement across the UNO community and beyond. This outward‑facing role includes managing events, chapters, regional and affinity programs, and coordinating with the Alumni Association.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree plus five or more years in alumni relations, strong relationship‑building and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in alumni relations or related fields with volunteer/board experience.
• Experience designing and delivering events at scale.
• Strong external relationship-building and public representation skills.
• Ability to work outside normal hours and travel as needed; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads alumni engagement strategy and program calendar, including reunions, homecoming, chapters, regional and affinity groups, young-alumni programming, and signature events, and grows measurable participation, engagement, and satisfaction.
• Represents LSU New Orleans in the community: represents the institution at community, civic, and industry events; builds and stewards relationships with alumni, parents, friends, employers, and civic and corporate partners; extends the engagement network to advance enrollment, reputation, and philanthropic partnerships.
• Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Alumni Association and its board.
• Partners with Development and Annual Giving to build the alumni-to-donor pipeline, converting engagement into giving, identifying and referring prospects, and supporting young-alumni and affinity giving; and partners with Advancement Communications on alumni communications, brand, and digital engagement.
• Supervises the Alumni Coordinator and manages the alumni engagement budget, metrics, and reporting.
• Produces periodic reports as required for the Foundation's committee members, President/CEO, and Executive Director.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the University and the Foundation.

Skills

Alumni relations

Event design & management

Public representation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

LSU New Orleans is seeking a Director of Alumni Engagement to lead the alumni and constituent engagement strategy, serve as a public representative, and grow engagement across the UNO community and beyond. This outward‑facing role includes managing events, chapters, regional and affinity programs, and coordinating with the Alumni Association.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree plus five or more years in alumni relations, strong relationship‑building and communication skills, and the