Board and Alumni Relations Program Director

Job Title

Board and Alumni Relations Program Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Bush Presidential Library Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are

The George and Barbara Bush Foundation advances the values championed by President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush - service, education, and civic engagement - to build a stronger America today and for generations to come. The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is a national non-profit providing strategic leadership and philanthropic support to advance the legacy and values of President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush. The Foundation also develops and hosts public programs and events that convene leaders and engage audiences around service, education, and civic engagement.

A Glimpse of the Job

The Program Director, under general direction, directs the administration of assigned programs, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.

Essential Duties

Program Management and Leadership

• Develops Board program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Manages all board operations, including meeting planning, agendas, board books, and Board member onboarding
• Ensures Board program objectives are met
• Manages Board recruitment opportunities
  
  
  

Board Relations Engagement

• Tracks board member engagement, participation and giving
• Develops strategies to increase board effectiveness and engagement
• Creates and manages Board stewardship opportunities
• Develops and executes, alongside CEO and Development lead, engagement strategy aligned with institutional priorities
• Builds relationships with Board members and Bush Administration alumni to expand engagement opportunities.
  
  
  

Budget and Resource Management

• Develops and manages program budgets alongside CFO
• Collaborates with Development leadership to align board and alumni engagement with development and resourcing initiatives
• Evaluates Board programs and recommends budget improvements based on participation and outcomes
  
  
  

Program Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintains program activity records and provides monthly progress reports
  
  
  

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. 

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ten years of related experience
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Five to seven years of proven experience building and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, subject matter experts, and senior leaders, preferably within a board or governance environment
• Proficiency with CRM systems, including Raiser’s Edge NXT
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment
  
  
  

Other Requirements And Factors

• This position is security sensitive
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.   

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.