Director of Alumni Engagement

Director of Alumni Engagement

R-0002510
Kansas City Campus

Job Type:
Staff

Job Description:

The Director of Alumni Engagement is responsible for designing and leading strategic alumni engagement programs that strengthen Kansas City University (KCU). This position fosters lifelong relationships with alumni-locally, regionally, and nationally-to generate tangible benefits for alumni, students, and university programs. The Director leads the development and implementation of signature engagement initiatives, oversees alumni communications, and collaborates with university partners to cultivate alumni support and philanthropic giving. The Director also serves as the primary liaison to the KCU Alumni Association Board of Directors and supervises the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Donor Relations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Design and implement university-wide alumni engagement strategies in alignment with KCU's Strategic Plan and philanthropic goals
• Supervise and support the Assistant Director, aligning team goals and individual responsibilities
• Serve as a key liaison to Alumni Association leadership to integrate alumni engagement with institutional priorities

Signature Programming

• Lead the planning and execution of KCU's annual Homecoming, coordinating with internal departments and alumni volunteers to produce a multi-event weekend on both campuses
• Oversee the Class Reunions Giving Challenge in collaboration with Philanthropy team members
• Serve as the lead organizer of the Alumni Achievement Awards, overseeing nomination outreach, selection processes, and celebration of honorees
• Plan and execute 4-6 regional alumni events annually to foster lifelong connections with graduates across the country

Alumni Association and Volunteer Engagement

• Manage the KCU Alumni Association Board of Directors, including communications, meeting planning, and strategic involvement
• Develop and grow a robust alumni volunteer program, including but not limited to opportunities for mentorship, speaking to student groups, serving as orientation or commencement hosts, assisting with admissions interviews, and supporting regional recruitment events

Alumni Communications & Storytelling

• Oversee alumni communications, including the alumni newsletter, website updates, and social media strategy
• Collaborate with internal partners to amplify alumni achievements and share inspiring stories across platforms
• Develop segmented messaging and programs tailored to alumni at different life and career stages

Philanthropic Engagement

• Collaborate with Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement colleagues to increase alumni giving and engagement
• Manage a small portfolio of alumni donors and prospects, with annual goals for visits, solicitations, and stewardship
• Support fundraising campaigns and events involving alumni constituencies

Data and Evaluation

• Partner with Philanthropic Operations to ensure the integrity of alumni data within the university CRM
• Use data to inform strategy, measure impact, and guide decision-making

Travel & Representation

• Represent KCU at national medical conferences and other events to build alumni relationships and promote university initiatives
• Occasionally travel to support events and regional alumni engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in alumni relations, engagement, fundraising, or related fields
• Demonstrated success in program development, volunteer management, and relationship-building
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong writing and editing abilities, with an understanding of digital and print communication tools
• Knowledge of donor databases (CRM) and event planning
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!


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Who is KCU?
Kansas City University (KCU), founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and a developing College of Dental Medicine. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the sixth largest medical school in the nation, the ninth most impactful medical school in primary care for the nation, the tenth most affordable of private medical colleges, and the leading producer of physicians for the State of Missouri. The College of Osteopathic Medicine has two sites strategically located on the University’s campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, to address the growing needs of both urban and rural populations. The University offers multiple graduate degrees: a doctor of osteopathic medicine; a doctor of psychology in clinical psychology; a master of arts in bioethics; a master of science in the biomedical sciences; a master of business administration in partnership with Rockhurst University; a new master of public health in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center; and plans to seat the first doctor of dental medicine students in 2023.







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