Associate Director Of Alumni Engagement, Worldwide College Of Arts & Sciences

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical is currently hiring for an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement to support the Worldwide College of Arts and Sciences. This position reports to the university-level executive director of alumni engagement and in collaboration with the college dean manages all activities that increase the college's alumni engagement, including developing alumni profiles and establishing alumni boards, as well as philanthropic activities, among others.

The position will ensure that the alumni are key stakeholders in both constructing and executing the college's strategic plan. Additionally, the associate director of alumni engagement WWCOAS will develop and execute a comprehensive alumni communication strategy for the college. Strong communication skills across different mediums, such as written and video, are required. The associate director of alumni engagement WWCOAS will also work with the dean and faculty on alumni programs and one-on-one with alumni when they travel on behalf of the university.

Responsibilities:

Alumni Engagement Support

• Identify active alumni from your college to serve on the college advisory board and as alumni experts in their fields.

• Build groups of alumni to assist the dean in meeting the college's needs in mentoring, coaching, and guiding academics.

• Execute new alumni engagement initiatives and programs.

• Assist in developing and executing alumni communication strategies.

• Plan and manage alumni events for the college.

• Support the annual Worldwide Virtual Homecoming and graduations.

Programming

• Develop and execute effective evaluation of alumni programs using benchmarking data to guide decision-making.

• Create an active, year-round calendar of alumni engagement programs.

• Plan and coordinate the dean's meet & greet sessions with alumni.

Alumni Communications

• Manage dedicated college communication to alumni to promote more alumni success stories, update what is happening in the college, and suggest how alumni can become involved.

• Manage the college alumni digital content library.

• Work with the dean and faculty to bring to life stories on alumni industry partners for the purposes of building high-quality videos specific to the college, leveraging alumni industry experts.

• Stay up to date on communication trends and best practices.

Secondary Job Functions:

• An understanding of learning management systems (specifically Canvas) is a plus

• Alumni platforms used: Salesforce CRM platform, Marketing Cloud, and Sitecore

• Other duties as assigned

• Some weekend and evening hours and occasional travel are expected.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations.

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a "Great College to Work For" for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page .

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or Business

• At least two years' experience in writing, building content, and communications plan for alumni relations or similar field

• A communication portfolio showcasing writing samples and videography skills

• Exhibits traits such as teamwork, collaboration, solution-mindedness, positive attitude, and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment