Managing Director, Alumni Engagement & Outreach

Posting Details
Position Number: 100270

Title: Managing Director

Functional Title: Managing Director, Alumni Engagement & Outreach

Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category: Staff

University Authorized FTE: 1.000

Unit: VPUR-People and Engagement

Campus/College Information: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check. The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The Managing Director, Alumni Engagement and Outreach leads a comprehensive strategy for the Alumni Association's engagement and outreach efforts in engaging the university's 414,000 alumni. This is done through a variety of programs, events, and online initiatives. Through high-level and diverse engagement, the Alumni Association instills lifelong participation and philanthropic affinity to Maryland. In accordance with the association's new strategic plan, Forever Fearless, the Managing Director will look to fulfill the following priorities for alums:

Empower Terps to live a life of meaning and impact

Educate and activate alums to serve our communities and solve the grand challenges of our time

Engage every student from day one

Foster Terrapin pride

Along with the Senior Executive Director, the Managing Director is the visible face of the association with university staff and alumni in Maryland and beyond. The Managing Director serves as a liaison with the Alumni Association Board of Governors (BOG) governance committee, serving as the lead recruiter for at-large members, bylaw reviews, and policy updates.

The Managing Director has 4 major units reporting to them. These units include:

Career/Professional Programming and Lifelong Learning

Volunteerism and Terp Networks

Student and Recent Grad Engagement

Special Events

The Managing Director will evaluate outreach efforts for effectiveness, research trends in alumni association volunteer programs, and develop and implement new strategies and programs for recruitment and sustained engagement of alumni volunteers. In cooperation with the Senior Executive Director and the entire outreach team, the Managing Director will establish goals and objectives for staff and volunteers. They will train, coach, and provide guidance to staff and volunteers to achieve mutually agreed-upon goals. Additionally, the Managing Director is responsible for the implementation of volunteer leadership training programs.

Additionally, the Managing Director will be the lead staff responsible for Association metrics and reporting across the division of University Relations. This includes creating and refining reports and synthesizing data across multiple platforms to develop actionable insights that will enhance engagement, membership, and fundraising strategies.

Finally, the Managing Director will serve as the main point of contact for any engagement technology updates and changes (mentoring platforms, alumni directory) and be responsible for researching new technology that will enhance the ability to connect to our alumni.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of experience in alumni or volunteer relations, events, higher education administration, or relevant areas required.

A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience of a large and diverse team required.

Successful candidates must also demonstrate experience in budget management, data analysis and reporting, and thought leadership within alumni relations. Further, candidates must have experience growing, developing, and measuring new program or initiative effectiveness. Finally, experience driving revenue for a nonprofit organization, and leading strategy for annual giving and/or membership programs required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to lead teams through the process of discussion and decision-making to advance an organization's plans.

Excellent public speaking, communication, planning, organizational, leadership, team building and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively, multi-task, think strategically, and to set and achieve both long- and short-term goals.

Demonstrated ability to work with high-level volunteers, university leadership, and other key internal and external constituents.

Strong interpersonal skills which result in relationship and coalition building.

Preferences:

Master's Degree.

Broad experience in recruiting and managing volunteers, staff, managing committees, and organizing events within the context of the organization's strategic plans.

An appreciation for the history, achievements, and aspirations of Maryland and its alumni, staff, and students.

Strong understanding of nonprofit organizations with an emphasis on advancing the institution through volunteer recruitment and cultivation.

Prior experience with an institution of higher education is a plus.

Additional Information: The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off ; Tuition Remission ; Health , Dental , Vision and Prescription coverage; Retirement benefits ; Family Care ; and more . Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position. Salary Range: mid $170,000s to high $190,000s.

Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Some lifting and carrying of boxes and other supplies, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally required. Occasional travel to target alumni regions required (20% of the time). Availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Posting Date: 08/23/2024

Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes

Best Consideration Date: 09/13/2024

Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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