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Working Title:

Associate Director of Alumni Engagement

Institution:

St. Cloud State University

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range C

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

St. Cloud

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$46,372.00 - $93,342.00

Job Description

• Plan, implement and manage local, regional and national alumni and constituent events.

• Write and edit copy used to advertise events both online and in print.

• Develop and provide event and program reports, track volunteer involvement and event attendance and recruit volunteers as need to assist with the event planning and implementation.

• Maintain NetCommunity and coordinate with team members for social media and alumni association website updates.

• Develop a comprehensive engagement and communication calendar alongside Advancement activities.

• Develop and lead on the #OurSCSU (alumni impact stories) initiative.

• Attend and assist with preparation for Alumni Association Board and committee meetings.

• Participate in board member recruitment, development and new member training.

• Develop marketing and engagement strategies and materials to increase alumni and constituent engagement with the University.

• Identify potential interest/affinity groups and ways to deepen engagement with the student community.

• Assist in the development of the alumni magazine -St Cloud State magazine -and the writing of various articles.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Reporting and data management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors' Degree and Experience of at least three years.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, collaboratively, strategically and tactfully with a variety of external and internal stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and accurately manage complexprocesses.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently and productively under pressure.

• Ability to plan, organize, facilitate and evaluate events.

• Strong organizational skills along with an enthusiastic and positive attitude.

• Ability to recruit, train and supervise volunteers and employees (student and full time staff).

• Must exercise sound judgement and be able to handle sensitive information with tact.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience of five or more years.

• Experience working within a higher education institution .

• Experience working with alumni and donors .

Other Requirements

Because some events are held on weekends and during evening hours, some extended work hours are required including overnight travel.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Typically 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, some evenings and weekends required.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Three (3) professional references

• Unofficial transcript(s)​

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at: https://www.msuaasf.org/

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

02-12-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-09-2025

Close Date:

02-10-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Renee Denise Bertram

Posting Contact Email:

ac1159yu@minnstate.edu