Strategic Alumni Engagement Leader

Eastern Illinois University; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition waivers

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eastern Illinois University invites applications for an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement. Reporting to the Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, this role will work in collaboration with advancement colleagues to support priorities and grow relationships with alumni through innovative, data-driven engagement, communication, and alumni relations strategies.

Located in Charleston, Illinois, EIU is committed to affordable education and meaningful alumni involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in higher education advancement or related field.
• Strong relationship-building, engagement, or communications deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive alumni engagement strategies.
• Plan on-campus, off-campus, and virtual events for alumni.
• Support Alumni Association board and affinity alumni groups.
• Recruit, train, and steward alumni volunteers.
• Strengthen student awareness of the alumni network and transitions to young alumni status.
• Manage a portfolio of alumni engagements and support advancement communications.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Event planning

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud

Job description

Eastern Illinois University invites applications for an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement. Reporting to the Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, this role will work in collaboration with advancement colleagues to support priorities and grow relationships with alumni through innovative, data-driven engagement, communication, and alumni relations strategies.

Located in Charleston, Illinois, EIU is committed to affordable education and meaningful alumni involvement.