Job Description

Requisition: 202400327S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Alumni Relations & Annual Giving

General Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field. Six years of experience in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, sales, corporate relations, special events or a related field. Knowledge of Sam Houston State activities, policies, and University procedures would be helpful. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Provides leadership and direction for the organization, growth and development of regional alumni clubs and constituent-based alumni programming and regional engagement. Identifies, recruits, trains and motivates volunteers to provide leadership for sustaining programs in support of the University's strategic goals and that of the alumni association and annual giving.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Schedules, implements and manages multiple projects, meetings and events. Develops and implements volunteer training, support materials and recognition programs. Designs programs that will support alumni membership, sponsorships, annual giving, and engagement with the Alumni Association and University. Works closely with high-level university administrators, deans and department heads on constituent-based alumni programming, both on campus and in regional areas. Works closely with key alumni leaders and donors for alumni club planning, participation and recruitment. Responsible for the establishment, maintenance, growth and development of regionally based alumni clubs and constituent-based chapters. Develops and executes an annual plan for club and chapter board and general meetings. Identifies, recruits, trains and motivates volunteer leadership. Works with university marketing to design creative collateral material to support volunteer leaders and to promote the clubs and programs. Oversees a database of volunteers and prospective leaders. Coordinates with development and admission staff to encourage alumni participation in the Annual Fund and student recruitment respectively. Works cooperatively with university and system officials on alumni legislative advocacy programs. Develops annual strategic plan to add new alumni clubs and constituent-based alumni programs and to strengthen existing ones, establishing agreed upon performance indicators which measure effectiveness. Maintains relationships and works closely with the assistant director for alumni life membership and engagement to increase financial support through memberships and sponsorships. Meets with each club and chapter president once quarterly, including at least two meetings of groups' board of directors annually. Maintains monthly individualized communication with each club and chapter president. Ensures club and chapter meetings, minutes or notes, together with a current listing of groups' board, are maintained on file in the alumni office. Handles other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the director of alumni relations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Sam Houston State University

About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System

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