Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

Title: Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

Employee Classification: Asst Dir Donor Engagement

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Advancement

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Advancement

Department: UNT-Advancement - Gen-170000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas.

Established in 1890, the University of North Texas is a place where students transform their lives through education and opportunity. With more than 46,000 students from across the state, nation, and world, UNT offers 240 academic programs — many nationally and internationally recognized. A Tier One research university and designated a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution, UNT has a legacy of excellence in education, music, the arts, business and social sciences, with growing strengths in science and engineering. Last year, students earned nearly 13,000 degrees and joined UNT's network of 480,000 alumni, fueling progress and innovation.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director for Alumni Engagement & Outreach, The Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement is responsible for implementing a data-driven and outcome-oriented strategy to increase alumni engagement with the University of North Texas. This role focuses on strengthening connections between alumni and the university’s academic units, and to promote a culture of engagement and volunteerism among the UNT alumni base.

The Assistant Director will strategically manage initiatives that support the development of a robust pipeline of volunteers, alumni leaders and donors. Ensuring the growth and vitality of the Alumni Association.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and four years of professional experience in alumni relations, engagement, donor relations, public relations, or sales; with at least one year in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, ability to exercise sound independent judgment in specific situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated.
• Detail oriented.
• Outcome driven.
• Professional working experience at a higher education institution.
• Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM experience.

Job Duties:

Collaborative Campus Partnerships:

• The Assistant Director will be charged with es