Job Details : General Notes strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community. The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including: Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)

Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)

Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)

Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

Training and conference opportunities

Tuition assistance

Athletic ticket discounts

Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums

Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: and Purpose The Director of Alumni Relations and Reunion leads the strategy, planning, and execution of Texas Law’s annual Alumni Reunion. Held each spring, Reunion is a signature Alumni Association event that reconnects classmates with each other and the Law School. In partnership with key teams, the Director leads Reunion programming, volunteer engagement, and targeted fundraising—strengthening alumni relationships and advancing philanthropic goals. This role reports to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations and works closely with alumni leaders, faculty, and the Development, Events, and Marketing & Communications teams to deliver a meaningful experience for 10 honored classes each year. Texas Law’s Alumni Relations and Development team is a highly collaborative group that values proactive communication, kindness, and emotional intelligence. We believe these qualities are essential to building lasting relationships with alumni, colleagues, and the broader Law School community. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight : Lead Reunion strategic initiatives to strengthen alumni engagement and support Texas Law’s philanthropic goals. Design initiatives collaboratively with the Development, Alumni Relations, Events, and Marketing & Communications teams, encompassing event programming, fundraising campaigns, communications strategies, and budget oversight to increase alumni attendance and giving participation annually. Ensure alignment across internal teams and report regularly to the Chief Development Officer and Senior Director of Alumni Relations. Use data to guide decision-making, evaluate outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Stay current on higher education trends and recommend strategies to evolve the Reunion program.

Alumni Engagement : Develop and manage the engagement strategy for Reunion-year classes, including recruiting and managing volunteer committees for 10 honored classes annually, to increase Reunion involvement in giving and class activities. Identify and develop alumni leaders to foster class affinity, support event outreach and campaign efforts, and serve as ambassadors for Texas Law through active committee participation. Strengthen the volunteer pipeline by encouraging alumni involvement in giving and regional events, and by recommending volunteers for mentoring and Alumni Association leadership roles. Prepare and present Reunion updates to the Alumni Association Executive Committee.

Fundraising : Lead the annual Reunion fundraising campaign to raise $1 million from alumni in honored classes. Design and execute peer-to-peer outreach and multi-channel solicitation efforts in close coordination with the Marketing & Communications team. Partner with the Development team to align donor strategies, maximize giving opportunities, and close leadership-level gifts. Identify and advance Reunion-year prospects for major, planned, and leadership annual gifts, contributing to the long-term donor pipeline through relationship-building and prospecting tools such as Class Books (brightcrowd.com).

Alumni Relations Team Leadership and Law School Collaboration : Serve as a senior leader within Texas Law’s Alumni Relations and Development team. Support team initiatives such as Alumni Awards, Tailgate, the Mentoring Program, and Annual Giving efforts. Provide regular updates on Reunion progress in team meetings, identify volunteer and donor leads, and represent the team at events, as needed. Work collaboratively across the Law School to advance alumni engagement and institutional goals.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree.

A minimum of five years of professional experience in alumni relations, development, fundraising, alumni engagement, event management, or a related field at a comparable level.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including alumni, donors, and volunteers.

Comfortable leading meetings and speaking with confidence in one-on-one and group settings, including volunteer committees and donor conversations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Experience in planning and executing events or engagement programs.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using a CRM or donor database system.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments.

Preferred Qualifications Seven or more years of experience in alumni relations, development, or higher education; law school or professional school setting preferred.

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.

Proven success leading volunteer committees and managing milestone events or giving campaigns.

Fundraising experience, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; class-based or Reunion giving preferred.

Strong data analysis skills to guide engagement and fundraising strategy.

Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).

Proficient with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) and CRM platforms (e.g., Blackbaud, Salesforce, ThankView).

Salary Range

$85,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity. Lift and move standard office files and supplies. Wear appropriate office attire; accept supervision. Work hours may include occasional evenings, weekends and some holidays during peak periods to meet deadlines. Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ----