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Director, Alumni Engagement at the Leeds School of Business

University of Colorado Boulder Colorado $100,000-$150,000
Fundraising/Development Full Time

Job Details

Advancement at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a Director of Alumni Engagement! This role plays a significant role in strategizing, leading and driving alumni engagement efforts for the Leeds School of Business. This position supervises a team of three to five full-time employees to engage alumni and other constituents, promote the reputation of the Leeds School, and increase philanthropy for CU Boulder.

This position and its team are tasked with engaging alumni and other constituents, promoting the reputation of the Leeds School of Business, and increasing overall philanthropic support for CU Boulder. This position must successfully navigate the substantial complexity of working with various internal and external constituents and balancing the needs of separate entities while still fulfilling the strategic needs of the unit and the Office of Advancement.

The Director will focus on:

Leading a strategic plan for the alumni program with best-in-class business school initiatives and managing a team to drive execution plans;

Aligning the Leeds School of Business annual giving efforts with the campus and collaborate on operations with a goal of driving Leeds to have the best-in-class alumni and annual giving programs;

Enabling substantial engagement for alumni and the business community through many platforms; facilitating a culture of engagement and philanthropy for current students;

Collaborating with internal constituents (the dean’s office/cabinet; the directors and chairs of programs, centers, and departments; the CU Boulder Alumni Association; Leeds Career Development, etc.) and external constituents (board members, alumni volunteers, donors, vendors, etc.) to ensure professional opportunities and beneficial partnerships between the school and our current and future alumni and business community.

Our team thrives on the energy, passion and school pride that comes from daily interactions with students, alumni, and corporate partners at Leeds and across campus. You will lead the strategy to significantly engage our constituents in innovative ways, across a variety of platforms.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

What We Can Offer:

95,000-$114,000. Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

What We Require:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or combination of education and experience may substitute.
  • Program and event management experience.
  • Experience developing, planning and rolling out strategy.
  • Experience: 5+ years of professional, job related experience including 1+ years of team lead or supervision experience.

Please apply by September 15, 2024 for consideration.

Application Link: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Director-Alumni-Engagement-at-the-Leeds-School-of-Business/58834

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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