Director, Alumni 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

Director, Alumni Networks

The role of Alumni and Constituent Engagement (ACE) is to build a strong and lasting connection between the university and its community, nurturing a sense of pride, belonging, and active involvement. We strive to establish a pathway that enables alumni, parents, and friends to develop a lifelong philanthropic relationship with WashU, contributing to its growth, sustainability, and continued excellence.

The Networks team works closely with our colleagues across Advancement and with alumni volunteers to create meaningful engagement opportunities through regional, shared interest and cultural, and professional industry networks.

The Director, Alumni Networks will work closely with ACE and Alumni Networks leadership to design experiences that increase engagement in assigned regions. The director will ensure alignment between the university's priorities and the needs of alumni, parents, and friends. The director will develop programs which feature university leaders, faculty members, and distinguished alumni, as well as social, networking, and cultural activities.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management of established alumni networks within assigned regions to build a strong WashU presence. Collaborate with University Advancement colleagues and colleagues across campus to develop programming that is relevant and enticing to alumni and friends. Ensure that programming meets broad University objectives and makes the most effective use of university resources.
• Manage in-person and virtual events including strategy, planning, and execution. Responsibilities include:
  • securing event space and working with external vendors
  • providing direction to administrative staff who will assist with event logistics
  • developing briefings for colleagues who will be working at the events
  • coordinating travel schedules for university leaders and faculty
  • creating follow-up plans for constituents
  • drafting remarks for volunteer leaders and providing event summaries and analysis, and
  • traveling frequently to lead the successful execution of in-person events and programs.
• Identify, cultivate, and train volunteers. Communicate frequently with volunteers and meet with them as needed. Provide recommendations and support to volunteers who develop and implement a schedule of attractive and diverse programs aimed at engaging alumni.
• The director may manage up to two associate directors or senior associate directors, and a shared administrative assistant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (5 Years)

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event planning, with a preference for experience planning events for higher ed, nonprofit or affinity-based groups
• Experience managing highly engaged volunteers strongly preferred
• Enthusiasm for the mission of Washington University, matched by a desire to reflect its excellence.
• Education: Master's degree
• Skills: Communication, Computer Technology, Detail-Oriented, Donor Relations, Effective Listening, Event Management, Event Planning, Fast-paced Environments, Financial Planning, Interpersonal Communication, Learning Quickly, Multitasking, Organizational Commitment, Prioritization, Professional Etiquette, Project Administration, Sound Judgment, Supervisory Management, Working Independently, Work Initiative

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $75,200 - $95,000.

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Pre-Employment Screening

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EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.