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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Senior Director of Alumni Engagement. This role entails creating, developing, and executing all aspects of events and programs to support the alumni association's mission, building and nurturing relationships with diverse alumni groups, planning special events, and collaborating with internal teams while providing leadership to the NAA staff.

Highlights

Create, develop, and execute alumni engagement events and programs.
Build and nurture relationships with various alumni groups.
Plan and manage special events, including collaboration with internal teams.
Serve as liaison to designated alumni groups.
Provide leadership and set a professional example for NAA staff.
Work some weekends and evenings, including football game days; occasional travel may be necessary.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 5 years experience in event planning, volunteer management, or related fields; strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree in leadership, communications, marketing, or higher education; experience in higher education or non-profit sector; strong writing and public speaking skills.
Criminal history background check required.
Minimum salary of $60,000 per year.

Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Full Description

Senior Director of Alumni Engagement

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Position Information

Working Title | Senior Director of Alumni Engagement
Department | Alumni Association-1411
Requisition Number | S_260055
Posting Open Date | 02/11/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 02/19/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | This position is responsible for creating, developing, and executing all aspects of events and programs designed to fulfill the alumni association’s mission. The senior director of alumni engagement will build and nurture relationships with a variety of alumni groups, plan and execute special events while collaborating with internal teams and serving as the liaison to designated groups. As with all members of the programming staff, the senior director of alumni engagement will serve as an ambassador for both the alumni association and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The position will provide leadership for the NAA staff through exemplary professionalism and work ethic. Must be available to work some weekend and evening hours, including football game days, and occasional travel may be required.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience in event planning, volunteer management, program development, leadership or related experiences required. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build and nurture strong relationships necessary. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications | Advanced Degree in leadership, communications, marketing or higher education is desirable. Experience working in higher education or the non-profit sector is also desirable. Excellent writing and public speaking skills are helpful.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $60,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Shelley Zaborowski
shelley.zaborowski@huskeralum.org

Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Some Nights and Weekends
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
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