What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Alumni Relations position at Northeastern Illinois University?
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Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and
employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to
create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated
students.\
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Job Summary:\
The Director of Alumni Relations provides strategic leadership for all
alumni engagement initiatives, serving as the chief liaison between the
University and its 90,000 alumni. Reporting to the Vice President for
Institutional Advancement, the Director works collaboratively across the
institution to build loyalty, institutional pride, and meaningful
connections that support NEIU\'s mission and philanthropic goals.\
\
In 2025, a comprehensive three-year strategic plan for the Office of
Alumni Relations was developed and vetted with the Division of
Institutional Advancement, University leadership, and shared governance.
The Director will be responsible for carrying out this strategic plan
while having the flexibility and autonomy to add to it, adjusting
approaches and tactics as needed to ensure goals remain both ambitious
and achievable. In this role, you\'ll lead a dedicated team, build on
established foundations, and bring fresh energy and ideas to alumni
programming.\
\
Job Description:\
Strategic Leadership:\
\
Provide visionary direction and creative leadership for the Office of
Alumni Relations.\
Develop and execute annual plans using data-informed strategies and
tactics that drive measurable outcomes.\
Actively advise the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and
leadership team on alumni engagement opportunities and progress.\
As needed, provide strategic counsel and reporting to the University
President and Cabinet, Board of Trustees, NEIU Foundation Board, and
other key stakeholders.\
Re-establish and provide ongoing leadership for the NEIU Alumni Advisory
Board, coordinating mutually determined goals and objectives.\
\
Alumni Engagement:\
\
Serve as the primary liaison between the University and NEIU alumni.\
Design and implement innovative alumni programs including affinity
groups, NEIU Alumni Association membership initiatives, and regional
engagement strategies.\
Develop programs that attract, engage, and connect alumni of all ages
and backgrounds.\
Ensure alumni engagement plans serve all three NEIU campus locations:
Main Campus (Albany Park), El Centro (Avondale), and Carruthers Center
for Inner City Studies (Bronzeville).\
Steward, evaluate, and grow NEIU Alumni Association membership.
\
Event Planning and Execution:\
\
Lead a team in planning and executing signature alumni events
including:\
Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony\
NEIU Homecoming\
Alumni member stewardship events\
Athletic alumni reunions\
Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) programs\
Class Gift initiatives\
Alumni engagement outings to local events (arts and culture, sports,
community volunteer opportunities)\
Support major University events including Commencement (May), Amplify \|
Elevate - an exclusive networking event, Academic Honors, Chuck Kane
Scholarship Golf Outing, Giving Tuesday, Proud to be NEIU Day, and
Golden Eagle Welcome Day.\
Conduct post-event analyses to measure outcomes and inform future
planning.
\
Relationship Building and Collaboration:\
\
Cultivate meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, faculty, staff,
and University leadership.\
Partner closely with campus units including but not limited to
Enrollment Management, Career Development, Student Leadership
Development, Student Union Events and Conference Services, Marketing and
Communications, Academic Colleges and Departments, and Government
Relations.\
Coordinate alumni advocacy efforts and communications with the Office of
Government Relations.\
Serve as a senior leader and key thought part er within the Division of
Institutional Advancement.\
Foster cooperative relationships that align Alumni Relations efforts
with broader institutional strategic goals.
\
Communications:\
\
Develop and implement multi-channel communication strategies to keep
alumni informed and engaged.\
Create compelling content for in-person activities, speeches, online
platforms, email campaigns, social media, web presence, and printed
materials.\
Articulate and enthusiastically convey NEIU\'s mission, values,
achievements, and priorities.
\
Fundraising Support:\
\
Work collaboratively with the Vice President and the Development team to
support annual funding goals.\
Identify and cultivate high-achieving alumni for philanthropic support
and volunteer leadership.\
Support major gifts outreach through strategic relationship-building
from the Alumni Relations perspective.\
Engage alumni through the Alumni Awards program and other recognition
opportunities.\
Support Institutional Advancement-led fundraising events / initiatives
across the institution.
\
Data and Budget Management:\
\
Maintain accurate alumni records in the CRM (Raiser\'s Edge NXT) to
track engagement, giving, and participation.\
Make data-informed decisions and recommendations for future planning.\
Provide sound financial planning and budgetary oversight for Al
Information, Please See
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13617006
Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and
employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to
create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated
students.\
\
Job Summary:\
The Director of Alumni Relations provides strategic leadership for all
alumni engagement initiatives, serving as the chief liaison between the
University and its 90,000 alumni. Reporting to the Vice President for
Institutional Advancement, the Director works collaboratively across the
institution to build loyalty, institutional pride, and meaningful
connections that support NEIU\'s mission and philanthropic goals.\
\
In 2025, a comprehensive three-year strategic plan for the Office of
Alumni Relations was developed and vetted with the Division of
Institutional Advancement, University leadership, and shared governance.
The Director will be responsible for carrying out this strategic plan
while having the flexibility and autonomy to add to it, adjusting
approaches and tactics as needed to ensure goals remain both ambitious
and achievable. In this role, you\'ll lead a dedicated team, build on
established foundations, and bring fresh energy and ideas to alumni
programming.\
\
Job Description:\
Strategic Leadership:\
\
Provide visionary direction and creative leadership for the Office of
Alumni Relations.\
Develop and execute annual plans using data-informed strategies and
tactics that drive measurable outcomes.\
Actively advise the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and
leadership team on alumni engagement opportunities and progress.\
As needed, provide strategic counsel and reporting to the University
President and Cabinet, Board of Trustees, NEIU Foundation Board, and
other key stakeholders.\
Re-establish and provide ongoing leadership for the NEIU Alumni Advisory
Board, coordinating mutually determined goals and objectives.\
\
Alumni Engagement:\
\
Serve as the primary liaison between the University and NEIU alumni.\
Design and implement innovative alumni programs including affinity
groups, NEIU Alumni Association membership initiatives, and regional
engagement strategies.\
Develop programs that attract, engage, and connect alumni of all ages
and backgrounds.\
Ensure alumni engagement plans serve all three NEIU campus locations:
Main Campus (Albany Park), El Centro (Avondale), and Carruthers Center
for Inner City Studies (Bronzeville).\
Steward, evaluate, and grow NEIU Alumni Association membership.
\
Event Planning and Execution:\
\
Lead a team in planning and executing signature alumni events
including:\
Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony\
NEIU Homecoming\
Alumni member stewardship events\
Athletic alumni reunions\
Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) programs\
Class Gift initiatives\
Alumni engagement outings to local events (arts and culture, sports,
community volunteer opportunities)\
Support major University events including Commencement (May), Amplify \|
Elevate - an exclusive networking event, Academic Honors, Chuck Kane
Scholarship Golf Outing, Giving Tuesday, Proud to be NEIU Day, and
Golden Eagle Welcome Day.\
Conduct post-event analyses to measure outcomes and inform future
planning.
\
Relationship Building and Collaboration:\
\
Cultivate meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, faculty, staff,
and University leadership.\
Partner closely with campus units including but not limited to
Enrollment Management, Career Development, Student Leadership
Development, Student Union Events and Conference Services, Marketing and
Communications, Academic Colleges and Departments, and Government
Relations.\
Coordinate alumni advocacy efforts and communications with the Office of
Government Relations.\
Serve as a senior leader and key thought part er within the Division of
Institutional Advancement.\
Foster cooperative relationships that align Alumni Relations efforts
with broader institutional strategic goals.
\
Communications:\
\
Develop and implement multi-channel communication strategies to keep
alumni informed and engaged.\
Create compelling content for in-person activities, speeches, online
platforms, email campaigns, social media, web presence, and printed
materials.\
Articulate and enthusiastically convey NEIU\'s mission, values,
achievements, and priorities.
\
Fundraising Support:\
\
Work collaboratively with the Vice President and the Development team to
support annual funding goals.\
Identify and cultivate high-achieving alumni for philanthropic support
and volunteer leadership.\
Support major gifts outreach through strategic relationship-building
from the Alumni Relations perspective.\
Engage alumni through the Alumni Awards program and other recognition
opportunities.\
Support Institutional Advancement-led fundraising events / initiatives
across the institution.
\
Data and Budget Management:\
\
Maintain accurate alumni records in the CRM (Raiser\'s Edge NXT) to
track engagement, giving, and participation.\
Make data-informed decisions and recommendations for future planning.\
Provide sound financial planning and budgetary oversight for Al