Wilkes University invites applicants for a Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement in the office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement. The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement provides alumni and friends with meaningful engagement opportunities which result in the investment of talents and resources in support of Wilkes University. We create exceptional partnership opportunities with the intention of directly benefiting the students we serve and the values inherent at Wilkes University. The Director is responsible for planning and executing an alumni and constituent relations program which provides engagement opportunities to strengthen the university's relationship with key groups including alumni, friends, donors, parents, students, and employees.A master's degree is preferred, bachelor's degree required. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of progressive leadership responsibilities managing specific programs in a higher education alumni relations role, including events and database management. Experience in donor relations preferred. Successful candidates should demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, have a background in project management and a process improvement driven mindset.Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends. Significant day and overnight travel on behalf of the University may be required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.To apply, visit . Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
