Position Details

Position Information Internal Posting? Posting Number SP004968P Position Title Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association Division/College University Foundation Department Alumni Relations Location Moscow Posting Context Statement This position reports to the Vice President for Constituency Experiences in the University of Idaho Foundation. The University of Idaho Alumni Association (UIAA) is an independent 501©(3) nonprofit led by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) is a department within the University of Idaho Foundation’s Constituency Experiences unit, responsible for implementing alumni programming and managing day-to-day engagement efforts. Although legally distinct, the UIAA and OAR operate as collaborative partners under a formal service agreement with the UI Foundation with a shared mission: to foster lifelong connections between alumni and the University of Idaho. Position Overview This position is responsible for fostering connections between University of Idaho and its alumni community. As a UI Foundation employee, this role oversees all activities and operations of the Alumni Office and fulfills all executive director duties for the University of Idaho Alumni Association, Inc. This position displays management, communication and relationship-building skills, as well as a commitment to advancing the mission and goals of the university and UI Foundation. The incumbent serves as a member of the UI Foundation senior leadership team and maintains strong relationships with university alumni and leaders throughout the state and region.Duties may include: Develop and implement a comprehensive group of alumni programs that enhance and expand the university’s relationships with its alumni

Lead and administer the Office of Alumni Relations and all affiliated organizations

Oversee Office of Alumni Relations daily operations, including staffing, budgeting and day-to-day business functions

Utilize marketing strategies to survey alumni to determine the most effective programming

Maintain and grow revenue-generating programs and affinity groups

Administer the University of Idaho Alumni Association and related boards and associations as assigned

Identify, recruit and direct alumni volunteer leaders and alumni advocates

Other duties as assigned Unit URL Position Qualifications Required Experience Eight years in a leadership role in either a non-profit or higher education organization

Five years as a manager, including setting budgets and supervising personnel

Recruiting, training, motivating and organizing the activities of volunteers

Developing, implementing and assessing strategic plans Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Required Other Ability to travel

Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and holidays

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles Additional Preferred Experience in a complex higher education environment and/or alumni association or volunteer non-profit organization

Familiarity with University of Idaho’s history and traditions, as well as awareness of Idaho higher education issues and challenges

Experience developing, recommending and evaluating program procedures and recommending change

Professional knowledge of the University of Idaho and the state of Idaho

Experience organizing, planning, executing and evaluating special events in settings for varied audiences with various purposes

Familiarity with strategic enrollment or career services or closely related field

Experience in marketing or strategic communications in non-profit, foundation, or higher education settings Physical Requirements & Working Conditions None Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire Posting Information FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Exempt Pay Range $115,000 annually, or higher commensurate with experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1 Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No