Director of Alumni Relations

Salary: $60,000.00 - $88,000.00 Annually
Location : Montgomery, AL
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: STF-26-0123
Department: Institutional Advancement
Division: Alumni Relations
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/18/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Description


Alabama State University, Institutional Advancement, invites applications to the Director of Alumni Relations position. The Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that strengthens lifelong relationships between Alabama State University and its alumni. This role enhances alumni pride, participation, and philanthropic support while advancing the University's mission, visibility, and strategic goals.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute alumni engagement initiatives, including events, reunions, and regional programming
• Strengthen connections with diverse alumni populations
• Oversee signature alumni events such as Homecoming and alumni weekends
• Create and implement a strategic alumni relations plan
• Develop communication strategies across digital platforms
• Collaborate with development staff to support fundraising efforts
• Manage alumni chapters and volunteer leadership
• Foster student-to-alumni engagement programs

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 3-5 years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, or related field, experience in event planning and volunteer management with strong communication and leadership skills, and must be able to travel and work evenings/weekends. Experience working at a college or university, knowledge of alumni engagement best practices and CRM systems, proven ability to increase alumni participation and giving, preferred.

Supplemental Information

EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.


Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.


All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Group Health and Dental
MetLife Group Life Insurance
Guardian Life Inusrance Group Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick Leave
Annual Leave
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Program
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Assistance

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