Hybrid Global Alumni Engagement Director

Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hebrew Union College seeks a Director of Alumni Engagement to connect with a global alumni network and coordinate with North America and Israel. The DAE will build relationships, manage data, communications, events, and volunteer leadership to enable meaningful engagement.

This role blends relationship-building with operations, acting as an ambassador, advisor, and implementer to guide flagship events, direct outreach, fundraising solicitations, and institutional communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years in leadership roles within complex nonprofit or higher education.
• Master's degree required.
• Experience working with organizations in Israel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for HUC's alumni community.
• Lead staff for the President's Rabbinical Council (PRC).
• Plan HUC in the Berkshires and other flagship alumni engagement events.
• Lead alumni fundraising, including campaigns tied to honorary degree recipients, ordination mentors, annual fund and scholarships, and other giving opportunities.
• Represent HUC at professional conferences, Reform Movement gatherings, and community events.
• Represent the alumni perspective in institutional discussions.

Skills

Relationship management

Fundraising

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Nonprofit leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Hebrew Union College seeks a Director of Alumni Engagement to connect with a global alumni network and coordinate with North America and Israel. The DAE will build relationships, manage data, communications, events, and volunteer leadership to enable meaningful engagement.

This role blends relationship-building with operations, acting as an ambassador, advisor, and implementer to guide flagship events, direct outreach, fundraising solicitations, and institutional communications.