University of Idaho
Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $115K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 5th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association. This role manages the Office of Alumni Relations, leads alumni program development, oversees daily operations, and acts as the executive director for the University of Idaho Alumni Association to strengthen lifelong connections between the university and its alumni.
Highlights
- Develop and implement comprehensive alumni programs to enhance university-alumni relationships
- Lead and administer the Office of Alumni Relations and affiliated organizations
- Oversee daily operations including staffing, budgeting, and business functions
- Use marketing strategies to survey alumni for program effectiveness
- Maintain and grow revenue-generating programs and affinity groups
- Administer the University of Idaho Alumni Association and related boards
- Recruit, train, and manage alumni volunteer leaders and advocates
- Required experience: Eight years in leadership roles in non-profit or higher education, five years managing budgets and personnel
- Required education: Bachelor's degree
- Compensation: Starting at $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association Full Description
Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP004968P
Position Title | Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association
Division/College | University Foundation
Department | Alumni Relations
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | This position reports to the Vice President for Constituency Experiences in the University of Idaho Foundation. The University of Idaho Alumni Association (UIAA) is an independent 501©(3) nonprofit led by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) is a department within the University of Idaho Foundation’s Constituency Experiences unit, responsible for implementing alumni programming and managing day-to-day engagement efforts. Although legally distinct, the UIAA and OAR operate as collaborative partners under a formal service agreement with the UI Foundation with a shared mission: to foster lifelong connections between alumni and the University of Idaho.
Position Overview | This position is responsible for fostering connections between University of Idaho and its alumni community. As a UI Foundation employee, this role oversees all activities and operations of the Alumni Office and fulfills all executive director duties for the University of Idaho Alumni Association, Inc. This position displays management, communication and relationship-building skills, as well as a commitment to advancing the mission and goals of the university and UI Foundation. The incumbent serves as a member of the UI Foundation senior leadership team and maintains strong relationships with university alumni and leaders throughout the state and region.
Duties may include: Develop and implement a comprehensive group of alumni programs that enhance and expand the university’s relationships with its alumni Lead and administer the Office of Alumni Relations and all affiliated organizations Oversee Office of Alumni Relations daily operations, including staffing, budgeting and day-to-day business functions Utilize marketing strategies to survey alumni to determine the most effective programming Maintain and grow revenue-generating programs and affinity groups Administer the University of Idaho Alumni Association and related boards and associations as assigned Identify, recruit and direct alumni volunteer leaders and alumni advocates Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | University of Idaho Foundation | University of Idaho
Posting Number | SP004968P
Position Title | Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Alumni Association
Division/College | University Foundation
Department | Alumni Relations
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | This position reports to the Vice President for Constituency Experiences in the University of Idaho Foundation. The University of Idaho Alumni Association (UIAA) is an independent 501©(3) nonprofit led by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) is a department within the University of Idaho Foundation’s Constituency Experiences unit, responsible for implementing alumni programming and managing day-to-day engagement efforts. Although legally distinct, the UIAA and OAR operate as collaborative partners under a formal service agreement with the UI Foundation with a shared mission: to foster lifelong connections between alumni and the University of Idaho.
Position Overview | This position is responsible for fostering connections between University of Idaho and its alumni community. As a UI Foundation employee, this role oversees all activities and operations of the Alumni Office and fulfills all executive director duties for the University of Idaho Alumni Association, Inc. This position displays management, communication and relationship-building skills, as well as a commitment to advancing the mission and goals of the university and UI Foundation. The incumbent serves as a member of the UI Foundation senior leadership team and maintains strong relationships with university alumni and leaders throughout the state and region.
Duties may include: Develop and implement a comprehensive group of alumni programs that enhance and expand the university’s relationships with its alumni Lead and administer the Office of Alumni Relations and all affiliated organizations Oversee Office of Alumni Relations daily operations, including staffing, budgeting and day-to-day business functions Utilize marketing strategies to survey alumni to determine the most effective programming Maintain and grow revenue-generating programs and affinity groups Administer the University of Idaho Alumni Association and related boards and associations as assigned Identify, recruit and direct alumni volunteer leaders and alumni advocates Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | University of Idaho Foundation | University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Eight years in a leadership role in either a non-profit or higher education organization Five years as a manager, including setting budgets and supervising personnel Recruiting, training, motivating and organizing the activities of volunteers Developing, implementing and assessing strategic plans
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | Ability to travel Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and holidays Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
Additional Preferred | Experience in a complex higher education environment and/or alumni association or volunteer non-profit organization Familiarity with University of Idaho’s history and traditions, as well as awareness of Idaho higher education issues and challenges Experience developing, recommending and evaluating program procedures and recommending change Professional knowledge of the University of Idaho and the state of Idaho Experience organizing, planning, executing and evaluating special events in settings for varied audiences with various purposes Familiarity with strategic enrollment or career services or closely related field Experience in marketing or strategic communications in non-profit, foundation, or higher education settings
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | Ability to travel Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and holidays Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
Additional Preferred | Experience in a complex higher education environment and/or alumni association or volunteer non-profit organization Familiarity with University of Idaho’s history and traditions, as well as awareness of Idaho higher education issues and challenges Experience developing, recommending and evaluating program procedures and recommending change Professional knowledge of the University of Idaho and the state of Idaho Experience organizing, planning, executing and evaluating special events in settings for varied audiences with various purposes Familiarity with strategic enrollment or career services or closely related field Experience in marketing or strategic communications in non-profit, foundation, or higher education settings
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Exempt
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $115,000 annually, or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 08/04/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho. Please note that during the final stage of the search, candidates will be asked to present in a public Open Forum with the university and alumni community.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than September 2nd.In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $115,000 annually, or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 08/04/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho. Please note that during the final stage of the search, candidates will be asked to present in a public Open Forum with the university and alumni community.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than September 2nd.In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Disabled in Higher Ed
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Veterans in Higher Ed
- Word of Mouth
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
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