An Alumni Relations Manager manages and maintains communication, interest, and financial support from graduates and alumni of a college or university. Creates and broadens alumni programs and plans events like alumni reunions or homecomings.
Carroll College seeks a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-focused Director of Alumni & Community Engagement to join the Office of Institutional Advancement. This leadership position plays a vital role in advancing the College's mission by fostering meaningful connections with alumni, friends, and community partners while strengthening philanthropic support and lifelong engagement. As a key member of the Advancement Leadership Team, the Director provides strategic vision, leadership, and oversight for alumni engagement initiatives and annual giving programs. The successful candidate will develop and execute comprehensive strategies that deepen alumni involvement, enhance constituent experiences, and inspire philanthropic investment in Carroll College. Leading a dedicated team of alumni and community engagement professionals, the Director will design and implement innovative programs, events, communications, and volunteer opportunities that cultivate enduring relationships between alumni, the College, and the broader community. This role collaborates closely with faculty, staff, students, Gift Officers, and Advancement Services to create a cohesive engagement experience that supports institutional priorities and promotes a culture of connection and philanthropy. The Director is responsible for developing a comprehensive, multi-channel engagement and communication strategy that informs, inspires, and mobilizes alumni and friends of Carroll College. Through strategic outreach, impactful programming, volunteer leadership development, and community partnerships, the Director strengthens alumni affinity, expands engagement opportunities, and builds a vibrant network of advocates who support the continued success of the College.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field plus 3 years of progressively responsible and related experience. Proven experience in a college environment, along with advancement, alumni relations, community engagement, affinity and reunion planning, management of volunteer boards and sponsored events, and other community programming preferred. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. For this position, Carroll College will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas classifications.
To Apply:
For consideration, please submit the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and the position will remain open until filled. Cover letter Resume Completed Carroll College Application Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a welcoming work environment for all. Finalists for the position will be asked to provide a written response to Carroll College's Mission Statement.
Benefits Include:
Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits Tuition Remission for employee, and if eligible, for spouse and dependent child(ren) Potential Tuition Exchange benefits for dependent child(ren) Very generous Holiday, Vacation, Sick and other Leave benefits to include up to 20 days of paid holidays Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and more
About Us:
Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll's campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana. The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away. Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college. Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue.
