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DIRECTOR OF PARENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS

University of Charleston is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and organized individual to lead its alumni and parent relations program.

The Director of Alumni and Parent Relations is a key member of the University's Advancement team, responsible for building relationships with alumni of the University of Charleston and its predecessor, Morris Harvey College, and leading a program to inform and involve parents of current UC students. He/she reports to the Vice President for Advancement. Duties of the Director of Alumni and Parent Relations include:

• Planning and implementing events designed to strengthen relationships between the college and its alumni, including a successful program of class and affinity reunions;
• Participating in student recruitment and orientation activities with a goal of meeting and engaging parents in the life and mission of UC;
• Cultivating current students, especially seniors, to facilitate their transition from students at the University to alumni who will continue to be involved with the institution and become financial supporters;
• Planning a program of regular communication with alumni and parents, and working with the Office of Communications to produce and disseminate same;
• Providing support and guidance for the Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Association;
• Working with the Annual Fund Director to identify class agents for each graduating class who will act as liaisons for reunions and fundraising;
• Identifying, cultivating and involving potential volunteer leaders for UC activities, including the Alumni Board and the Board of Trustees;
• Identifying and cultivating alumni and parents who may be prospects for major gifts in support of University initiatives;
• Working with the Associate Vice President for Development to support and facilitate gatherings of alumni around the country;
• Promoting and coordinating the online community;
• Working with the Advancement team to plan and implement fundraising programs, including class agent appeals, reunion giving programs, and other development activities;
• Recommending an annual budget for the Alumni and Parent Program, and assuring that expenditures are in line with approved budget;
• Working with the Integrated Marketing Team to assure that institutional messages are effectively communicated to alumni and parents;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Alumni of the University of Charleston or Morris Harvey College preferred.
• Demonstrated success in program management, event planning, and/or fundraising.
• Experience with college or university alumni/volunteer programs desirable.
• Superior verbal, written, presentation and organization skills.
• Enthusiastic and friendly personality; must enjoy meeting new people.

Interested applicants should forward resumes with three references to: Jennie O. Ferretti, University of Charleston 2300 MacCorkle Ave., SE Charleston, WV 25304 jennieferretti@ucwv.edu

The University of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer