Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement - University of Indianapolis

Job Description

The Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing an institution-wide engagement strategy for the UIndy Alumni Association and donors to the University at all levels. The Director works collaboratively and proactively with the Alumni Board of Directors, all university departments and programs, and all advancement staff to raise the social capital of the University’s extended network of supporters and alumni. The Director will strategize and oversee the Office of Advancement stewardship and engagement activities, including events, communications, promotions, volunteer opportunities, and social media for the Alumni Association. The Director will be an integral part of developing a creative engagement strategy to maintain a strong connection between alumni/supporters and the University of Indianapolis.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.

Qualifications - Alumni and Donor Engagement-

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Office experience working with a small office team, proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheets, and Customer Relations Management Databases
• 2-5 years of experience in alumni/donor engagement and event management

Job Function - Alumni and Donor Engagement -

● Design and execute programs, communications, and events that help steward and
engage alumni, donors, and friends.
● Work with deans and academic leadership on engagement strategies for
colleges/schools including alumni awards, engagement events, advisory councils,
reunions, and anniversaries.
● Serve as a liaison between the office of advancement, academic departments, financial
aid, admissions, and accounting to ensure gifts are used appropriately and stewarded
accurately.
● Collaborate with various campus offices to track endowed fund usage and oversee the
endowed reporting process for donors.
● Lead the Alumni Board of Directors, ensuring their goals align with University strategies,
while managing their volunteer engagement efforts.
● Manage the alumni awards process with the Alumni Board of Directors, including
nominations, selection, recognition, and celebration.
● Promote participation among alumni and donors to all major University events,
especially Homecoming and reunions.
● Plan and coordinate details relative to select events, such as the Philanthropy Lunch,
and other donor recognition events and promotions presented by the Office of
Advancement.
● Develop and increase engagement efforts, with a special focus on young alumni.
● Draft and send all mass communication that comes from alumni engagement and the
office of advancement in a stewardship capacity in collaboration with the marketing and
communications department. This includes gift acknowledgements, endowment reports,
event invitations, giving society/group information, and other related tasks as developed.

● Manage volunteer engagement and collaborate with the Professional Edge Center and
departments to meet their needs for alumni volunteers as mentors, classroom
presenters, mock interview participants, panel speakers, and more.
● Maintain engaging and updated content on the Alumni Association social media
platforms, the alumni website, and the alumni section on MyUIndy and the UIndy app.
● Track the success of engagement efforts using CASE guidance for alumni engagement
metrics and internal metrics at the Office of Advancement.
● Use recorded data to manage, develop, and update processes to improve stewardship,
recognition, and overall engagement of alumni and donors.
● Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned including some nights
and weekends.

● Supervises the Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement 

● Manage student worker(s) needed to meet goals