Director of Advancement Jobs

Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description:

• Sets engagement strategy, goals, and priorities to deepen alumni involvement and lifelong connections to Emory.
• Directs the planning, delivery, and evaluation of programs and events for alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students.
• Oversees volunteer recruitment, training, leadership development, and coordination across alumni boards, chapters, affinity groups, and volunteer programs.
• Cultivates and steward's alumni and volunteer relationships, connecting their interests and expertise with meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Builds partnerships across campus and may serve as the primary liaison and spokesperson on and off campus.
• Directs program marketing and communications that increase participation, strengthen belonging, and promote Emory's traditions.
• Oversees engagement information and the effective use of technology and online services to support outreach, reporting, and informed decisions.
• Responsible for budget/resource management, aligning staff capacity and expenditures with strategic priorities and university policies.
• Manages a team of professional and support staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

• Maintain knowledge/expertise of best practices and current trends for alumni engagement.
• Some night and weekend work is required.
• Some travel may be necessary.
• This position requires coming in person two days a week.

• A bachelor's degree and eight years of experience in eight years of experience in alumni engagement, fundraising, or public relations with staff management experience.

• Significant experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni engagement, nonprofit, higher education, or a related environment.
• Demonstrated success leading, developing, coaching, and empowering high-performing teams, including providing effective feedback and fostering accountability.
• Successful candidates will have extensive experience in developing engagement strategies that expand the reach, depth, and diversity of alumni involvement, with measurable goals tied to participation, volunteerism, and philanthropic outcomes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complex organizational environments, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and adapt effectively to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, build productive relationships, and deliver a high standard of service.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, project-management tools, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.

Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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