Hybrid Executive Director, Alumni & Industry Relations

Engineering Management Student Association (EMSA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California (USC) seeks an Executive Director of Advancement for Alumni & Industry Relations in Los Angeles. The role leads a team, forges strategic partnerships with alumni, corporations, and foundations, and partners with school leadership to drive engagement and fundraising outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing integrated fundraising plans, mentoring staff, drafting major proposals, and collaborating with internal partners to advance university priorities.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience with fundraising professionals.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders including faculty and industry partners.
• Experience in corporate, foundation and alumni relations is highly valued.
• Familiarity with an R1 research university setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated strategy for alumni, corporations, and foundations with measurable goals.
• Set portfolio goals, engagement plans, and performance expectations for the team.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-capacity partners.
• Coordinate activities involving philanthropy, research, talent, programs, and events.
• Build internal relationships across the School to match funders with programs.
• Draft proposals, grant requests, and stewardship reports.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Fundraising

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC) seeks an Executive Director of Advancement for Alumni & Industry Relations in Los Angeles. The role leads a team, forges strategic partnerships with alumni, corporations, and foundations, and partners with school leadership to drive engagement and fundraising outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing integrated fundraising plans, mentoring staff, drafting major proposals, and collaborating with internal partners to advance university priorities.