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Job Title

Assistant or Associate Director of Alumni Relations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Alumni Engagement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant or Associate Director of Alumni Relations, under general direction, provides engagement programs and services for university alumni and constituent groups designed to inform alumni and friends of significant accomplishments, encourage their involvement and financial support with the University, and develop an allegiance which encourages investing. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm or as work requirements indicate. May require work beyond normal office hours.

Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with developing, planning, and executing workshops, programs, lectures, and other activities of interest to students, alumni, and the University community (i.e., homecoming, reunions, golf tournaments, Alumni Forums, etc.).

• Communicates frequently with alumni and former students/friends of the University through verbal and written correspondence.

• Assists in planning and implementing strategies and activities to market the Alumni Association membership to former students of the University. Assists in the development of strategies to maintain the momentum of the Alumni Association and to achieve its programmatic and financial objectives.

• Interfaces with various University departments in the promotion of alumni services.

• Investigates, develops, and implements chapter development opportunities.

• Assists with the needs and requirements of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, including correspondence, Board Meetings, etc. Serves on various campus committees.

• Interacts with students in order to facilitate their transition to alumni status through involvement in camps, new student orientation, scholarship programs, etc.

• Assists in identifying candidates for Association Leadership, special recognition, etc.

• Maintains confidential records of alumni addresses, award nominations, student information, etc. Investigates and creates methods for building and maintaining comprehensive alumni records to increase the alumni database.

• Collaborates regularly and strategically with other IA and Foundation Staff.

• Supervises the Alumni Engagement Coordinator, student employees, and interns.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Education and Experience Requirements:

  Assistant Director level:

• A bachelor’s degree is required

• One to three years of related experience, preferably in higher education

  Associate Director level:

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred

• Three to five years of related experience, preferably in higher education alumni affairs/development/advancement

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work independently once given a project.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Committed to providing outstanding customer service

• C hange management experience

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/)

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

  Application Procedure:

  During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

  Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

  Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

Strategic Planning for the Next Decade - Tarleton Forward 2030 (https://web.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/)

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• Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)

• Benefits

• University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)

• Research and Economic Development

• Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)

  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .