Director of Constituent Engagement, Whiting School of Engineering

The Director of Constituent Engagement is a leader and key contributor for Central and Development Offices (DOFFs) for Development and Alumni Relations at Johns Hopkins University. The Director will manage several teams for a large DOFF or function as the lead Alumni Relations role in a smaller DOFF. The Director may also manage a number of work teams and programs within Central DAR's Alumni Relations office to include 1) Regional, Student and Young Alumni Programs, 2) Homecoming and Reunions, and 3) Alumni Council and Alumni Travel Experiences.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor several teams of alumni relations personnel, provide guidance and support to achieve departmental goals. May function as the lead alumni relations role, developing and implementing the overall strategy.
• Manage a small portfolio of regional chapters and lead volunteers, assisting them with event planning and promotion.
• Recruit volunteers within regional chapters, guide them on budget management, committee oversight, and the creation of an annual event calendar.
• Establish team goals and direction and assume responsibility for their successful completion.
• Establish, develop, and revise priorities, project plans, and schedules, as appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines and budget. Interpret and clarify policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure consistent administration and compliance.
• Gather information, identify gaps, develop decision criteria, establish, implement, and execute plans.
• Work with the AVP/Executive Director to develop strategies and respond to complex or high-impact problems or opportunities for the Office of Alumni Relations.
• Collaborate with the development and alumni relations staff within each division, the university wide Alumni Council, and other volunteer leaders, and other senior officers of the university through close interaction with their staff and their deans.
• Manage team members through coaching, guiding, supporting, and setting performance and professional development goals. Actively utilize the university's process to evaluate performance and assist employees in reaching their goals.
• Develop and maintain connections and collaborations between the central alumni relations program and those sponsored by the DOFF.
• Develop and maintain a strong partnership with DAR Development Communications;
• Work with other partners across the university, such as Life Design, Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Student Affairs, and Athletics to develop opportunities for alumni to support and engage.
• Represent Johns Hopkins University, the Office of Alumni Relations, and DAR at a number of university events to include Convocation, Alumni Council Weekend, Homecoming, Commencement, campaign events, president's and dean's events, and more.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above, the Director of Constituent Engagement will:

• Provide leadership to engagement team on strategic priorities for broad-based constituent engagement at WSE.
• Act as a thought partner for the associate dean in setting strategic priorities for high-level volunteer pipeline for Dean's advisory and departmental advisory boards.
• Partner with Office of Annual Giving and WSE Communication on refining broad-based alumni communication strategy.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Seven years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent

• Demonstrated success leading and managing a diverse team of staff
• Experience managing a Donor Relations team in a complex institution
• Experience in high-level volunteer management and board succession planning

Classified Title: Director Alumni Relations
Job Posting Title (Working Title):Director of Constituent Engagement, Whiting School of Engineering
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF
Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $85,500 - Maximum: $149,799 (targeted salary: $117,000; commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location:Mount Washington Campus
Department name: 10001471-Development and Alumni Relations
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering

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