Assistant Director

 Office of Alumni Relations

Position

The Assistant Director is responsible for creating, managing and sustaining an effective alumni volunteer and activity program. This is a full time 12-month professional staff FLSA exempt position. Annual salary is $35000+ dependent on qualifications and experience. Compensation includes a full benefits package and over 4 weeks of paid vacation per year.

Position Responsibilities

Identify target constituent groups and develop strategic plans and initiatives for engaging alumni through meaningful activities and volunteer opportunities.

Coordinate volunteer work of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and its committees.

Develop and improve existing on-and off-campus relationships and academic partnerships to support high quality alumni and constituent events and programs.

Identify and develop relationships with key alumni.

Research entrepreneurial ways of adding significant revenue streams to the WWU Alumni Association.

Attend board meetings with the Executive Director and support the infrastructure, development and growth of the board and board committees.

Oversee the preparation of all materials for meetings with alumni board members, vice presidents, deans, directors, department chairs and community volunteers.

Pro-actively seeking and managing new revenue streams, with an eye towards quality and enhanced reputation of the Alumni office.

Serve as backup for manage the daily operations of the Office of Alumni Relations when needed.

Provide leadership in the development of policy and procedures.

Employment Conditions

Participate in evening and weekend activities as needed.

Overnight travel required.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, management, or related relevant field

Four years experience in non-profit or for profit project development and strategic planning

Strong skills in volunteer program

Demonstrated skills in planning and coordinating events

Demonstrated skills in exercising independent judgment and discretion and in delegating authority

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple high priority projects

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in an ethical and professional manner.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively engage and develop strong relationships with diverse groups and individuals.

Preferred

Budget management experience

Supervisory experience.   

How to Apply

Please send a resume and letter of application addressing how you meet the above qualifications and your reason for interest in the position, and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to:

Postal Mail

Melinda Barrett, Assistant Director

Search #06UA-03

Western Washington University

516 High Street, MS- 9199

Bellingham, WA 98225-9199    

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Melinda Barrett, Assistant Director

Search #06UA-03

Western Washington University

Office of Alumni Relations

709 High Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

Review of applications will begin October 30, 2006. Position is open until filled.

For questions and additional information:    

Phone:         360.650.3353

Website:      http://alumni.wwu.edu

 Email:         Jeniene.bengtsson@wwu.edu

 Fax:            360.650.6555

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. For disability accommodation, call the ADA Coordinator at 360.650.7410 or 360.650.7696 (TTY). All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before beginning work at WWU.

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