Senior Director, Alumni & Industry Relations

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering Advancement team leads integrated alumni, industry, and foundation relations to support fundraising campaigns and strategic priorities. The Executive Director, Advancement sets portfolio strategy and builds coordinated pathways from engagement to philanthropic support.

In this role, you will draft proposals, cultivate key partners, and lead a team of professionals to drive significant philanthropic engagement with alumni,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of fundraising experience in industry, foundations, and alumni.
• Experience leading a fundraising team and strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated strategy for alumni, corporations, and foundations with measurable goals.
• Set aspirational goals, portfolio assignments, engagement plans, and performance expectations for the Alumni & Industry Relations team.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-potential partners.
• Draft proposals, grant requests, and stewardship reports to support fundraising.
• Lead a team of alumni, industry, and foundation relations professionals.
• Partner with Major Gifts, Operations & Strategy, and school leadership to advance shared prospects.
• Manage staff, resources, reporting, budget and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Fundraising

Alumni relations

Industry relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering Advancement team leads integrated alumni, industry, and foundation relations to support fundraising campaigns and strategic priorities. The Executive Director, Advancement sets portfolio strategy and builds coordinated pathways from engagement to philanthropic support.

In this role, you will draft proposals, cultivate key partners, and lead a team of professionals to drive significant philanthropic engagement with alumni,