Duties: Provide vision, leadership, and oversight to the Alumni Association to meet the needs of both the Association and the University; effectively and efficiently manage the Alumni staff by developing objectives/priorities and monitoring performance; manage all Alumni Association Board of Directors’ activities such as committee meetings, committee work, and quarterly board meetings; establish, build, and maintain meaningful relationships with current students, alumni, friends of the university, parents, donors, and officials through consistent and positive communication using electronic, print, and social media, exceptional customer service, and meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, service, and events and programs; maintain collaborative relations with other advancement departments; implement, plan, promote and execute on-campus, off-campus, and virtual alumni events; oversee the management of the Alumni Center; direct the selection and recognition of awards that honor alumni achievement; oversee all financial decisions of the Office of Alumni Relations setting, monitor budgets, and ensure a clear, independent financial audit; contribute to the overall success of the Division of Advancement by working on special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in a related academic program required, master’s degree preferred; at least three years’ experience in alumni relations/advancement-related field or three years’ experience in marketing, communications, or public relations required; two years of experience leading and managing a team or two years leading and completing cross-function projects preferred; demonstrated ability in motivating volunteers; public speaking experience; computer literacy, particularly in word processing and using databases; commitment to the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion core values. This position frequently requires travel and attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, events, seminars and workshops. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of five (5) references to Human Resources to HR@Saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EOE
