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Wabash College

Director of Alumni and Affinity Group Engagement

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Job Description

Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality engagement with students,high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and leadership among diversepopulations around the globe.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Alumni and Affinity Group Engagement ispart of the Dean for College Advancement's leadership team; a team committed to a progressive and integrated advancement program designed todeepen existing relationships, while fostering new and innovative strategies and programming to attract more volunteers and donors to theinstitution. Providing leadership to a team of three colleagues, the Director is responsible for the management and creativeenhancement of a comprehensive alumni and affinity engagement program. The Director develops, directs, and executes a program thatmeasurably increases engagement and philanthropic support.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a best-in-class alumni and affinity engagement model aimed at delivering programming, events, and communications that inspireactive involvement and support. Lead, organize, inspire and coach a team of alumni and affinity engagement professionals. Build aculture of mutual accountability and high-performance while mentoring and coaching staff through open and honest communication andleadership by example. Lead, schedule and execute the support of the college's long-standing alumni organizations, the NationalAssociation of Wabash Men and the Society of Wabash College Class Agents, and work with both groups to maximize both the success and impactof their work. Ensure coordination of all alumni and affinity group engagement efforts across the college and collaborate with keypartners (communications and marketing, career services, athletics, enrollment management, and student life) in support of the mission ofWabash College. Serve as an ambassador of Wabash College utilizing the regional Wabash Club structure as well as other relevantgroups and organizations. Monitor and manage all relevant budgets and expenditures ensuring full compliance with Wabash Collegepolicies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degreepreferred. At least seven years of senior management experience, preferably in a not-for-profit organization. Prior experience inmanaging alumni relations activity in a college or university is preferable, but not required. A history of managing a diverse groupof professionals in a collaborative and imaginative style, with a preference for background in building, rebuilding or otherwisetransforming an organization. A broad-based knowledge of how to manage and motivate volunteers, effective communications strategies,and participative planning models. Strategic planning skills marked by creative thinking, extensive research and analysis, criticalreflection, and practical execution. Excellent communication and writing skills. Strong organizational skills with theability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to serve as a key resource and principle advisor to the Dean for CollegeAdvancement and other College leaders. Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion. Belief in themission of the institution. Benefits That Support You and Your Family At Wabash, we believe supporting our employeesmeans investing in their health, families, financial future, and professional growth. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefitsprogram designed to support the overall well-being of our full-time employees.
Benefits include:
Medical Plan Options
  • Choosethe coverage that works best for you: A PPO plan with in-network and out-of-network flexibility A High Deductible HealthPlan (HDHP) with up to $1,400 in annual employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) Voluntary Dental andVision Coverage Primary Care & Walk-In Clinic
  • Dedicated access for employees and eligible family members through our partnershipwith Franciscan Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Including Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Careoptions Employer-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance options Employer-PaidShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage Generous Parental Leave 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • 7% employer contribution plusup to an additional 3% employer match Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange Programs Local and Community Discounts Wabash College is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

  • 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance