Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement
Job no: 494893
Position type: Staff Full Time
Location: Ypsilanti
Division/Equivalent: Advancement
School/Unit: EMU Foundation and Advancement
Department/Office: VP Advancement
Categories: Advancement
Title: Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement
Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional
Pay Grade: AP 9
Division: Advancement
Department: VP Advancement
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Alumni Engagement will provide vision and leadership for alumni programs (both university-wide and school/college-specific) and related initiatives offered under the E-Alumni brand. The AVP will be responsible for the strategic planning, creation, delivery, and maintenance of a comprehensive suite of alumni programs, all advancement communications, and volunteer opportunities meant to increase alumni connection, engagement, and philanthropic support. Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement & Executive Director of the EMU Foundation (EMUF), the AVP is a member of the EMUF leadership team and must have excellent collaboration and communication skills to develop and maintain partnerships with advancement staff, frontline fundraisers and other EMU colleagues. The AVP is also a highly visible leader across the broader university community. The AVP will work to establish and grow effective partnerships with college deans, school leaders, and other key university partners. The AVP will also strengthen a critical strategic partnership with the EMU Division of Communications. Additionally, they will work alongside Executive Officers, including the Offices of the President and Provost, Intercollegiate Athletics, Chief Diversity Officer, and Enrollment Management, to help support all institutional priorities through effective alumni engagement. |
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate will bring many of the following professional qualities and experiences: • A Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred. • A minimum of seven years of experience in the planning, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures in a complex higher education environment. • A minimum of five years of experience managing personnel, preferably in an advancement, higher education, or nonprofit environment. • Professional understanding of and interest in advancement of best practices and general operations. • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Proven success in leading alumni engagement programs and fundraising with demonstrated effectiveness in working with high-level volunteers, donors, and senior leaders. • Demonstrated success in building partnerships within an organization. Positive and collaborative professional philosophy, recognizing that this position is integral to the achievement of the goals and objectives of EMUF. • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills. • A disposition to listen and circulate widely; outstanding interpersonal skills. • Exceptional reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including an ability to translate ideas and concepts into clear, actionable steps. • Superb organizational skills and the ability to multitask. • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members. • Some travel, nights, and weekends required. |
Additional Information: This position is classified as Hybrid. The candidate is expected to be on-site at least three days per week and resides within commutable distance of EMU’s campus. The EMU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The Foundation actively encourages applications from women, persons of color, and applicants with disabilities, veterans, and members of other underrepresented groups. |
Special Instructions: Please upload a resume and cover letter. For questions, please contact Maher Salah at msalah3@emich.edu. |
Appointment Percentage:
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Advertised: Eastern Daylight Time
Application close: Eastern Daylight Time
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