Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.

10+ years of experience in effective organizational leadership and people management required.

5+ years of alumni relations experience in higher education preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of designing, implementing and executing on successful alumni relations strategies that have resulted in significant increases in alumni engagement and donor participation.

S/he will have proven success in managing, leading, and inspiring a complex organization by managing collaborative relationships and utilizing data and technology to build strategic plans that helps populate a donor pipeline.
 

Demonstrated skills in developing and leading a volunteer board such as a National Alumni Board to consult and work on issues critical to engagement and donor participation.

S/he should also have solid management experience with a track record of motivating staff, cultivating change and encouraging colleagues to take initiative and lead by example.

Must have excellent communication skills; computer literacy to include industry standard software; and experience articulating values, information, and compelling cases to multiple audiences, one-on-one, and through formal proposals and/or presentations. Impeccable verbal and written communication skills are required; social media strategy experience is preferred.

In-depth understanding of the University's mission and incorporation of mission into daily department operations.

Strong computer skills with the ability to master new software applications and technologies. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, experience working with a complex donor database required; Ellucian Advance Web or Blackbaud platforms a plus.

 
Physical Requirements:

Seeing: 75 – 100%

Hearing: 75-100%

Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 25-49%

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0-24% (pound: 10 lbs.)

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%

Travel: Yes (0-24%)

Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No

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Disclosure Statement:

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.