Executive Director, Alumni and Family Engagement

Reporting to the Vice President of Engagement, the Executive Director of Alumni and Family Engagement will drive strategic planning, oversee operations, and lead a high performing team committed to building meaningful long-term relationships with alumni and families, growing the volunteer and donor pipeline of highly engaged volunteers who actively support campus initiatives and programs that advance the University's mission.


The Executive Director works closely with colleagues in development, special events, advancement communication, and advancement services, to forge key partnerships across the University.

LMU believes that diversity and excellence go hand-in-hand, therefore we seek to hire individuals who have a significant potential for cultural contribution in the workplace and a commitment to working effectively with colleagues and donors from diverse backgrounds.

*For full consideration, please upload a cover letter and resume in the attachments section.


Position Specific Accountabilities

• Set vision and lead strategic planning and programming efforts for the department Alumni and Family Engagement. Establish alumni engagement score, manage highly engaged alumni volunteers, develop, implement, and evaluate programs which effectively and strategically engage a diverse alumni and family constituency across the entire university that is focused on growing the pipeline of volunteers and philanthropic prospects. (40%)
• Supervise and oversee a high-performing team of alumni and family engagement professionals. Set annual goals, develop operating plans, determine individual work plans, and set performance metrics. (20%)
• Grow partnerships with key University areas such as CPD, Athletics, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Partner with departments and collaborate with colleagues across the University to meaningfully and strategically engage our alumni, families, and students to advance LMU. (20%)
• Staff and provide leadership and direction for the Alumni Board. Work closely with the Board President to set strategies, goals, and meeting agendas. Direct the Department's staff on the engagement of key volunteers and volunteer leaders, involving these individuals in meaningful and productive ways, and developing and growing a pipeline of volunteer leaders and donors. (10%)
• Manage department budget, including budget planning, requests, tracking, and forecasts. (5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. (5%)

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Promote an environment that supports diversity and inclusivity. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically, a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of advancement trends, innovative tools and platforms and regulation/policy changes.
• Minimum of ten years of experience working in alumni, family, and/or volunteer engagement, and including experience in the management and development of high performing teams.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and affinity for outstanding engagement, pipeline development, and Advancement work.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of pipeline development, engagement event strategy, marketing and communications, and volunteer management.
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.
• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of Microsoft and database management systems and social networking websites.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. This position description in not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Reasonable Expected Salary:
$150,000-$180,000
Salary offer commensurate with education and experience.

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Salary range
$146,800.00 - $205,500.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)