Director of Alumni Affairs

Position Title: Director of Alumni Affairs

Position Number: 500059

Salary Range: $64,272.00

Position Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: Alumni Affairs

Responsibility / Duty

• Work closely with the Chief Innovation Officer for Advancement to define and prioritize the needs of the alumni and university
• Serve as the liaison between the university and the Alumni Federation
• Represent the Alumni Federations at university functions and all functions as designated by the CIO for Advancement
• Represent Nicholls at various on-campus and off-campus functions
• Advocates for the University in the public domain
• Serve on various committees as requested by the CIO for Advancement
• Identify prominent and successful alumni and facilitate relationships between them and the university
• Design and execute friend-raising and fundraising plans that would increase
• attendance at alumni and university events
• Work with the Alumni Board of Directors in all areas about operations of the Alumni Federation
• Develops and oversees the implementation of the strategic alumni plan
• Using its alumni network, works closely with Career Services to promote employment opportunities for students, helping alumni meet employment needs
• Employs effective communication initiatives with alumni.

Percentage Of Time: 60

Responsibility / Duty

• Coordinates and attends all bi-monthly quarterly Alumni Federation Board meetings, the annual meeting, and committee meetings held throughout the year
• Travel in support of Nicholls Alumni and the university as needed and requested
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of all alumni records kept in Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge (RE) database
• Stay abreast and knowledgeable about queries and updates with RE
• Maintain the day-to-day operation of the Alumni House on campus
• Coordinate, facilitate, and execute the Alumni Federation yearly elections
• Work closely with the Alumni Engagement Coordinator to maintain Alumni Chapters and help create new chapters
• Understand and articulate the contributions of the university to education, service
• and economic impact on a local, state, and federal level
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the CIO for Advancement

Special Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Not applicable

Percentage Of Time: 40

Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 to 10 years with progressive levels of responsibility

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education

Master’s degree

Employment Year: Fiscal Year

Employment Basis: Full-time

Closing Date: 04/13/2025

Quick Link for Postings: https://jobs.nicholls.edu/postings/8188

Nicholls State University is an EOE/AA/ADA employer. Women and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.