Executive Director, Alumni Relations

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. A top public university, UCI has become internationally recognized for improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. Today, UCI continues to inspire change and pioneer new ideas with the support of its generous partners, alumni and friends.

Through the combined efforts of the University Advancement & Alumni relations team, the University is able to share its amazing achievements, build lasting relationships and generate support for important campus programs and initiatives. University Advancement seeks to strengthen contributions in research, education, and service; accelerate the university's place among globally preeminent research universities; and bring together passions, skills, and creativity to further improve people's lives.

For more than 50 years, the UCI Alumni Association has prioritized enriching the lives of alumni and engaging them in a lifelong advancement of our university. We have worked hard to become the hub and the home for more than 227,000 alumni in our Anteater family as our alumni base continues to grow – in size, diversity and location.

UCIAA is an integral piece to UCI's brilliant future by realizing the potential held by our alumni. We strive to open doors, generate ideas, support students and elevate UCI with the power of the alumni community and their time, talent and treasure. UCI is making a significant investment in alumni engagement and plan to deliver on its promise.

Under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor, University Advancement & Alumni Relations, the Executive Director, Alumni Relations is responsible for the strategic direction, staffing, and administration of the UCI Alumni Association (UCIAA) and will lead the UCIAA Board of Directors. The incumbent will design and implement engagement and fundraising programs that broaden and sustain the base of annual philanthropic gift support by establishing a seamlessly integrated relationship-based pipeline of UC Irvine’s communities of alumni.

The Executive Director, UCIAA serves as the chief alumni relations officer for the campus and serves as the on-campus spokesperson for over 227,000 alumni. The incumbent will play a key role in providing leadership and strategic guidance to the alumni relations/UCIAA pipeline. The Executive Director, UCIAA will define and lead the creation and implementation of goals, strategies, collaborations, and outreach that will meet the University objectives and enable UCI and the UCIAA to grow and further engage its constituent base. The Executive Director, UCIAA will define a culture of philanthropy that supports key institutional priorities and fosters lifelong relationships between UCI and its communities of alumni.

The incumbent will play a central role in enhancing the visibility and fundraising capabilities of the institution in order to attract new sources of funding and further advance the institution as a national leader.

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$180,000- $$200,000 (Annual).

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.