Director of Alumni Engagement

Southern Oregon University; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Southern Oregon University invites a dynamic Director of Alumni Relations to lead our comprehensive alumni engagement program. You will work with the SOU Alumni Association and university partners to connect graduates with the university, increase volunteerism, and support fundraising priorities.

You will balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, managing events, communications, and data integrity while collaborating across departments to advance the university’s mission and donor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four years in alumni relations, higher education, fundraising or nonprofit management preferred.
• Excellent public speaking, writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel as needed.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License.
• Proficiency with social media and Microsoft 365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic alumni engagement aligned with University Advancement goals.
• Plan and manage major events (Homecoming, reunions, family weekends).
• Develop regional alumni chapters and affinity networks; supervise volunteer leadership.
• Coordinate communications, marketing and donor data integrity across channels.

Skills

Public speaking

Social media

MS 365

Driver license

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Job description

Southern Oregon University invites a dynamic Director of Alumni Relations to lead our comprehensive alumni engagement program. You will work with the SOU Alumni Association and university partners to connect graduates with the university, increase volunteerism, and support fundraising priorities.

You will balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, managing events, communications, and data integrity while collaborating across departments to advance the university’s mission and donor