Global Alumni Engagement Director

Culinary Institute of America; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with high employer-con

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America’s Director of Alumni Engagement and Affinity Programs leads a global, data-informed alumni strategy for the world’s premier culinary, food and hospitality education institution. The role connects more than 55,000 CIA graduates across Hyde Park, Greystone, San Antonio, and Singapore to meaningful learning and professional opportunities.

The Director designs next-generation engagement models, builds affinity networks and regional programs, and collaborates with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or significant experience in lieu thereof.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in alumni engagement, constituent relations, advancement, membership organizations or related fields.
• Experience in higher education development.
• Demonstrated success building and scaling engagement programs across diverse constituencies.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global alumni engagement strategy aligned with CIA priorities and presidential vision.
• Establish a comprehensive alumni journey model from graduation through retirement.
• Lead multi-year roadmap for participation, volunteerism, mentorship, lifelong learning, career development, and philanthropy.
• Develop scalable engagement models with in-person, hybrid, and digital experiences.
• Build regional and international engagement programs and ambassador networks.
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to position CIA as a lifelong professional development resource.

Skills

Relationship-building

Volunteer management

Constituent engagement

Leadership

Communication skills

Cross-organizational collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or significant experience in lieu thereof

Tools

Salesforce

Slate Advancement

Dynamics365

Job description

The Culinary Institute of America’s Director of Alumni Engagement and Affinity Programs leads a global, data-informed alumni strategy for the world’s premier culinary, food and hospitality education institution. The role connects more than 55,000 CIA graduates across Hyde Park, Greystone, San Antonio, and Singapore to meaningful learning and professional opportunities.

The Director designs next-generation engagement models, builds affinity networks and regional programs, and collaborates with