Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources, technology, and business for the purpose of constituent engagement, donor research and solicitation, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emory’s mission to serve humanity. AAE is a high-performance team built on innovative ideas, trust, and accountability. We foster collaborative connections and value inclusion. We are currently seeking a Director of Alumni Engagement.

The Candler School of Theology’s mission is to educate the faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries throughout the world. They seek creative and curious students who are called to join the Christian community to discern, learn, pray, minister, and serve. Candler is an intellectually vital, internationally distinguished, and intentionally diverse university-based school of theology. This position will report to the Managing Senior Director of Development for Candler School of Theology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, designs, leads, and implements programs and activities designed to strengthen ties between a school, unit, or program and its constituents.
• Develops, markets, plans, and manages the events/activities coordinated through the designated program.
• Responsible for increasing alumni engagement through alumni and student programming and events, special interest groups, volunteer programs, affinity programs, and online services.
• Develops, cultivates, and manages relationships with volunteers, board, chapter, and affinity alumni organizations.
• Develops and advances program or school relationships both within the division, and other campus offices, schools/divisions.
• Supports the representation of the program off campus and manage the integration of activities with other initiatives/events.
• Manages a school, unit, or program budget.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: In addition to the duties outlined above, the Director may be required to:

• Partner with division advancement and engagement officers to qualify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward potential prospects.
• Maintain information on selected alumni and prospects including activity reports in CRM system.
  
• Meet department metrics for visit preparation, qualification, activity reports, visits, referrals, and accurate coding using the CRM system.
  
• Track and evaluate program metrics and produce reports on program and event participants to provide an analysis of populations served and directly support achieving goals for respective volunteer programs.
  
• Use CRM and other applications to communicate with stakeholders, track progress, and collect, analyze, and interpret information to inform operations.
• Distribute monthly e-newsletter prepared by Candler Communications.
• Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with alumni through ongoing cultivation and strategic stewardship. Leverage relationships and connections to strategically engage individual prospects or groups/networks.
• Develop and conduct individual and training programs, orientations, and written materials for alumni programs.
• Develop, lead, and train colleagues and volunteers to execute digital engagement campaigns/programs in support of increased connectivity, philanthropy, and presence across alumni communities.
• Direct Senior Class Giving Campaign.
• Direct activities of the Candler Alumni Board.
• Maintain knowledge/expertise of best practices and current trends for alumni engagement.
• Some night and weekend work is required.
• Some travel may be necessary.
• This position requires coming in person two days a week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and five years' experience in alumni engagement, fundraising, or public relations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful candidates will possess strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and effective presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, the ability to work with ambiguity, navigate a complex work environment, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing volunteers and events, leading teams, working independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Experience working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
• Prior experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni engagement, non-profit, or a university setting.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with faith-based institutions in either volunteer or professional roles.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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