Director of Alumni Engagement

Eckerd College is currently hiring for the position of Director of Alumni Engagement to join our advancement team at our waterfront property along the Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida. We are searching for a dynamic leader who creates opportunities for engagement with our growing network of alumni by planning and implementing engagement opportunities that foster lifelong connections with Eckerd College.

The Director creates and sustains a climate that fosters meaningful engagement, volunteerism, and philanthropic support by developing strategic initiatives, cultivating alumni leaders, and collaborating with campus partners to deliver impactful programs, communications, and events.

They will possess strong project management skills with detail orientation and possess a clear understanding of the role of a private liberal arts college. An understanding of and desire to utilize metrics and analytics to make data-informed decisions will be crucial to the success of the position.

The advancement team is led by award-winning and seasoned professionals who have built a collaborative environment to foster innovation and growth. Professional growth is encouraged through involvement with Higher Education industry organizations, such as CASE and the Forum of Florida Alumni Associations.

Benefits Overview

Eckerd College offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:

• 100 percent tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents; access to Tuition Exchange network

• HMO and HDHP medical insurance options; employer contribution to HSA for those on the high deductible plan that start date of hire.

• PPO dental and vision insurance networks; employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans that start date of hire.

• Generous employer contribution to employee’s retirement plan upon eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire a culture of alumni tradition and philanthropy by collaborating with the Advancement team and strengthening engagement among graduates and current students;

• Lead the visioning, planning, and full coordination of Reunion Weekend, including program goals, budgets, reunion committees, communications, and all event logistics;

• Prepare the President, Vice President and staff members for Advancement events and other interactions with key alumni, parents and friends, which may include the preparation of briefings, reports, strategy documents, etc.;

• Identify alumni who are prospects for annual giving, major giving, and planned giving to increase financial support at the President’s Collegium level. Conduct personal solicitations and visits with donors and prospects in a portfolio of approximately 40-50 individuals;

• Identify, cultivate, and recruit alumni volunteers who can engage with and support key areas of the College, including Academic Programs, Admission, Advancement, Athletics, Student Activities, Career Center, and the Waterfront, thereby deepening alumni connections across campus;

• Cultivate and coordinate affinity- and identity-based alumni groups to expand engagement and volunteer leadership;

• Develop and manage an integrated alumni communications strategy that enhances engagement and reinforces institutional priorities;

• Develop and manage the Alumni Engagement operating budget, ensuring effective stewardship of resources and alignment with strategic goals;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in event planning, volunteer management, constituent engagement, development, marketing, and/or sales.

How to Apply

All interested candidates must apply online at http://eckerd.exacthire.com. Follow the instructions to complete the online application which includes creating an applicant profile, uploading a resume and cover letter, completing an application, and identifying references.

Employment will require a successful background check.

Eckerd College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.