Job Description
Director Alumni Relations Marketing Communications Primary Purpose: Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement, the Director for Alumni Relations Marketing Communications provides direction, leadership and supervision for the Alumni Relations staff while serving in a leadership role. The Director is responsible for ensuring high-quality, brand-consistent marketing campaigns that engage the University's 85,000 living alumni - with the goal of transforming them into potential volunteers and donors. The Director will have a strong record of progressive experience in modern communications, including evidence of writing and editing skills, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and knowledge of marketing to help guide the Pacific Alumni Association (PAA) and is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of programs and projects that strategically engage alumni in strengthening their relationship with the University.
Essential Functions: - Assists Assistant Vice President in the leadership of alumni volunteers.
- Establishes and builds relationships with a wide range of alumni in support of alumni relation and University program.
- Serves as a key liaison for PAA Board and subcommittee members to enhance their focused engagement and volunteer leadership and service to Pacific.
- Serves as a liaison with colleagues throughout the University to ensure their effective involvement in alumni activities and successful joint programming across all campuses.
- Partners with Development colleagues to identify, cultivate and steward alumni.
- Manages department staff and programs in the absence of the Assistant Vice President.
- Develop and implement a strategic, multi-channel, integrated marketing and communications plan to engage alumni and future alumni.
- Develop a proactive approach to using and deploying new and emerging technologies to interact with untapped alumni populations.
- Utilized excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner in writing and verbally.
- Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree.
- Seven (7) years of progressive experience and leadership in marketing, communications, journalism, alumni relations, development, or equivalent combination of education and experience in higher education.
- Service experience on University Committees and Professional Organizations.
Preferred Qualifications: Skills/Knowledge and Expertise:
- Knowledge of principles of practice and methods for the operation of a successful alumni program in alignment with CASE Alumni Engagement Metrics standards.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience, team-building and management skills.
- Outstanding communication skills; including direct interpersonal skills.
- Ability to implement high-level marketing communications projects.
- Demonstrated ability to establish, steward and grow productive relationships with volunteers.
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff and volunteers and promote a team environment to achieve institutional goals.
- Experience developing and implementing creative events and programs
- Exhibits flexibility and adaptability, excellent organization, project management and proofreading skills.
- Exhibits high professional and ethical standards.
- Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer and phone. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Must be prepared to work non-business hours and weekends. Occasional travel both local and overnight.
Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $92,000 (We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.)
Background Check Statement: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
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