The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the democratic purposes of higher education by promoting equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education.

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. AAC&U seeks a dynamic senior membership leader. Among other responsibilities, the Senior Director of Membership will plan strategic membership recruitment, prioritizing potential membership targets, marketing campaigns, advertising, and event-driven recruitment. Position Description Membership Plans strategic membership recruitment campaigns, prioritizing potential membership targets, innovative marketing campaigns, advertising, and event-driven recruitment. Leads and executes broad and targeted ongoing campaigns to prospective member institutions. Develops, executes, and leads recruitment campaigns for individual members/affinity groups within membership. Develops content and oversees design for collateral online and printed recruitment materials. Oversees preparation of materials in response to membership inquiries. Oversees the coordination and response to membership inquiries and questions. Develops and applies appropriate discount strategies consistent with recruitment and revenue annual goals. Oversees maintenance and updates to the membership database. Represents the Office of Membership. Manages annual membership renewals and ongoing billing cycles, dues structures, and retention of members and member institutions. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Management Prepares ongoing reports on membership for the AAC&U leadership and Membership Committee of the AAC&U Board. Proposes annual dues rates to the President and Board. Manages the Membership Recruitment budget. Proposes membership quantity and revenue goals to the President and Board, and meets or exceeds the approved goals. Supervises related staff members. Collaborates with advancement efforts. Oversees related areas of membership support. Required Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. Minimum five to seven years of professional experience, preferably in association membership, non-profit, and/or higher education. Preference for a demonstrated track record of successful experience in new member/client cultivation and marketing to higher education institutions. Preferred minimum three years in a leadership role, director or higher. Experience in data management and customer service. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to think critically, demonstrate creativity, and innovation with strong interest in delivering a high-quality user experience and customer service. Strong experience in staff and budget management. Self-motivated and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in team environments required. Salary commensurate with experience; exceptional benefits. A reasonable rate for this position is: $130,000- $150,000. Please submit a letter of interest with salary requirements and CV to AAC&U. AAC&U believes that a broadly diverse staff is critical to achieving excellence as a national higher education association. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with the full range of fair employment practices and non-discrimination laws.

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