Director of Alumni & Constituent Engagement

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech); Blacksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The role oversees engagement programs for alumni, volunteers, and donors, coordinating with CALS and Virginia Cooperative Extension to advance institutional goals.

The position leads a team of engagement professionals, provides strategic guidance to boards, and collaborates with CALS leadership to promote stewardship, communications, and fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree with substantial alumni/constituent relations experience.
• Experience in volunteer management, board management, events, fundraising, and donor stewardship.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for engagement and stewardship efforts for CALS and VCE.
• Oversee planning, development, promotion, coordination, implementation and evaluation of alumni programs and events.
• Lead and support CALS advancement and volunteer/donor stewardship activities; guide college boards and collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Alumni relations

Volunteer management

Donor stewardship

Education

Master’s degree or Bachelor's degree with significant experience

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The role oversees engagement programs for alumni, volunteers, and donors, coordinating with CALS and Virginia Cooperative Extension to advance institutional goals.

The position leads a team of engagement professionals, provides strategic guidance to boards, and collaborates with CALS leadership to promote stewardship, communications, and fundraising initiatives.