Director of Alumni Engagement and Volunteer Management
Centre College - Danville, KY
Centre College seeks a Director of Alumni Engagement and Volunteer Management to develop and implement programs that enhance life-long relationships with and inspire philanthropic investments from alumni. The Director will partner with the Annual Giving and Major Giving teams to build the donor pipeline and ensure engagement strategies are well executed and effective. The Director will work closely with the Development Communications team on publications, emails, social media graphics and text messages to alumni about events both on and off campus, as well as coordinate alumni volunteers, including reunion committee members, class ambassadors, and regional chapter presidents.
Centre College is committed to providing a deeply engaging, intensely personal education with guaranteed opportunities for all students to explore the world, gain on-the-job experience, and conduct research alongside their professors. There are approximately 1,400 students and 150 full-time faculty members dedicated to the college's mission of preparing students for lives of learning, leadership, and service. It is easy for students to make their mark at Centre. With over 85 clubs and organizations, 25 NCAA Division III athletics teams, and more than 2,000 events each year, there is always something to do, somewhere to go, and someone to cheer on. Centre helps to ensure success after graduation from day one. The Center for Career & Professional Development offers personal coaching to help students explore majors and careers, find summer jobs and internships, work on resumes and cover letters for graduate schools and jobs, and network with alumni. Personal attention from outstanding professors allows students to progress faster. The 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know students by name and can offer personalized support.
"This is an especially exciting time to be part of the growth in the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement at Centre College. As a leader on the Development and Alumni Engagement team, the Director of Alumni Engagement and Volunteer Management will lead strategies to increase alumni engagement for Centre College—all while working alongside a talented team who strive to put students first. Centre is a special place with special people who want nothing more than to impact the lives of students." — Kelly Knetsche, Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
Centre College is committed to providing a deeply engaging, intensely personal education with guaranteed opportunities for all students to explore the world, gain on-the-job experience, and conduct research alongside their professors. There are approximately 1,400 students and 150 full-time faculty members dedicated to the college's mission of preparing students for lives of learning, leadership, and service. It is easy for students to make their mark at Centre. With over 85 clubs and organizations, 25 NCAA Division III athletics teams, and more than 2,000 events each year, there is always something to do, somewhere to go, and someone to cheer on. Centre helps to ensure success after graduation from day one. The Center for Career & Professional Development offers personal coaching to help students explore majors and careers, find summer jobs and internships, work on resumes and cover letters for graduate schools and jobs, and network with alumni. Personal attention from outstanding professors allows students to progress faster. The 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know students by name and can offer personalized support.
"This is an especially exciting time to be part of the growth in the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement at Centre College. As a leader on the Development and Alumni Engagement team, the Director of Alumni Engagement and Volunteer Management will lead strategies to increase alumni engagement for Centre College—all while working alongside a talented team who strive to put students first. Centre is a special place with special people who want nothing more than to impact the lives of students." — Kelly Knetsche, Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.