Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement, Giving, and Communications

Title:
Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement, Giving, and Communications

Department:
SVP Advancement

Reports To:
Senior Vice President for University Advancement/ President of the Foundation

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
New Jersey Institute of Technology, one of the nation's leading public polytechnic universities, invites applications for the position of Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement, Giving, and Communications (AVP-AEG&C).

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for University Advancement, and exercising a high degree of strategic thinking, creativity, and independence, the AVP-AEG&C is responsible for integrating, managing, providing strategic direction to, and establishing short- and long-term goals for NJIT's alumni engagement, annual giving, and engagement communications efforts. They will lead and oversee programs, events, services, and communication strategies that meaningfully engage alumni, volunteers, donors, students, and other external constituents with one another and with the university, and inspire them to support NJIT through increasingly generous investments of their time, talent, and treasure.

The AVP-AEG&C must be an effective and enthusiastic leader who excels at building and sustaining strong external and internal relationships, is responsive to environmental challenges, industry trends, and university needs, and can strategically drive broad-based engagement and philanthropic efforts through new and traditional channels. The AVP-AEG&C serves as a member of the University Advancement office's senior leadership team and will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with the officers and board of the NJIT Alumni Association, other volunteer leaders, the President of the university, the Deans of NJIT's six colleges, University Advancement colleagues, and other constituents in articulating and implementing policy, plans, goals, and activities related to alumni engagement, annual giving, and engagement communications.

Essential Functions:
-Provide leadership, management, and strategic guidance to NJIT's Alumni Engagement, Annual Giving, and Engagement Communications teams.
-Work closely and collaboratively with the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Director of Annual Giving, and the Associate Director of Digital Engagement to design, implement, and maintain programs, events, and services for alumni, students, and friends that increase their engagement, both with one another and with the university, and generate positive, sustained relationships that lead to increased philanthropic investments in NJIT.
-Serve as University Advancement's primary liaison to the NJIT Alumni Association; provide leadership in all Alumni Association activities and overall management of volunteer recruitment, training, and stewardship of Alumni Association officers and board members; and work closely with officers and board members to expand and enhance the organization's role in engaging all alumni in the life and future of their alma mater
-Effectively advocate for and cultivate productive, positive relationships between and among students, alumni, volunteers, donors, and other external constituents.
-Foster a culture of engagement, pride, and philanthropy among students, alumni, volunteers, donors, and other external constituents.
-Oversee an effective communications and marketing strategy for alumni engagement and annual giving to ensure the efficient delivery of programs, events, and services.
-Proof and edit engagement communications touchpoints on behalf of development and alumni engagement activities. Ensure that all communications, whether print or digital, are clear, impactful, grammatically correct, and adhere to university style guidelines.
-Cultivate and manage a portfolio of 50 alumni prospects, strengthening their engagement and philanthropic investment in the institution.
-Remain current with industry trends, changes, and innovations in all areas of alumni engagement and annual giving; evaluate and assess existing programs and activities based upon cost, effectiveness, and outcomes; and, as appropriate, research and recommend new programs, activities, and services to engage students, alumni, volunteers, donors, and other external constituents.
-Assume overall responsibility for meeting goals, objectives, and other key performance indicators for alumni engagement, annual giving, and engagement communications.
-Model and reinforce a sophisticated, non-territorial approach to alumni-/external constituent-centric engagement and philanthropy that encourages teamwork, flexibility, and responsiveness.
-Guide and mentor University Advancement staff members on best-practice activities, strategies, programs, and priorities related to alumni engagement, annual giving, and engagement communications; build trust-based, positive, and authentic working relationships with them, follow university and industry best practices for performance management, and model desired behaviors.
-Serve as an active member of the University Advancement senior leadership team.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-A bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
-A minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in the advancement field, preferably in a higher education setting, including a documented record of success in leading alumni engagement and/or annual giving programs.
-Demonstrated knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of constituent relations and fundraising for higher education, along with a commitment to philanthropy as a change agent for the fulfillment of institutional mission and vision.
-Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to alumni, volunteers, donors, and other external constituents as well as internal partners.
-Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, and inspire others while facilitating collaboration.
-Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive programs for alumni engagement and/or annual giving, establishing goals and objectives that translate into annual operating plans.
-Exceptional writing, speaking, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
-Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to: establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues; facilitate multiple projects, make decisions, and meet deadlines; manage and motivate volunteers effectively and efficiently; and identify problems and develop creative, timely, and efficient solutions.
-Position involves travel as well as ability to work evenings and weekends.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
Non-Aligned

Range/Band:
5

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is $155,000.00-$175,000.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time