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Alumni Director
Posting Date: September 24, 2024
Application Priority Deadline: October 31, 2024. Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.
Appointment Date: Start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and background check clearance.
Required Application Details: Applicants must submit an application, cover letter, and resume. The cover letter should introduce the candidate and highlight their interest in the position, their qualifications, and an explanation as to why they are a good fit for the role and the organization. Applicant materials must be submitted as one PDF to foundationhr@fhsu.edu. References are not required at this time but may be requested from candidates as the search progresses
Questions: If you have questions regarding this role, or any position with the FHSU Foundation, please contact Laura Dougherty, 785-628-5701, or ladougherty@fhsu.edu.
About the Job
The Alumni Director develops, manages, and executes alumni engagement programs and services in coordination with Foundation and Alumni staff within an Advancement model, and monitors budgets for alumni programs within the Development Division. This position provides overall direction and management of alumni programs and activities with institution-wide scope, in consultation with members of the Foundation Leadership Team and under the direction of the Foundation President/CEO.
The Alumni Director manages the Alumni Board of Ambassador activity and functionality and works to foster and strengthen the relationship between the university and alumni. This position is the face of FHSU to local and national alumni. The position requires daily interaction with a variety of internal and external contacts in a multi-channel environment, including a portfolio of alumni to ensure future engagement.
About the FHSU Foundation
As an employer of choice, organizational culture and employee engagement are important to us. We strive to harness your talents and build upon your strengths. We offer resources for professional growth so team members can find their purpose, discover a path to excel, uncover ways to add value, and thrive. Work alongside passionate, caring, and talented people who trust and challenge one another in our intentional pursuit to be the best. Employees cultivate a supportive, welcoming, inclusive, and equitable work environment that allows everyone to feel connected to the organization’s mission and contribute at their full potential.
The Fort Hays State University Foundation is a financially-sound organization with a high-achieving culture known for teamwork and innovation. Located in Hays, Kansas, we are a regionally prominent foundation serving as the fundraising arm of Fort Hays State University. With offices in the Robbins Center, a newer facility on the edge of FHSU’s campus, you will enjoy an attractive working environment among a collaborative and motivating team.
The FHSU Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3), non-profit organization that was established in 1945 to aid, foster, and promote the educational enhancement of the students of FHSU. Our mission is to support and advance Fort Hays State University by actively seeking monetary gifts and bequests and to receive and administer those contributions in a prudent manner in accordance with donors’ wishes. We are committed to cultivating lasting relationships with alumni, friends, corporations, and other organizations who have a passion for Fort Hays State University and want to continue its legacy of excellence. Our donors have an impact on all facets of university life, and their support continues to translate into success for students and the FHSU learning environment.
Why work at the Fort Hays State University Foundation?
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- Competitive wages – the FHSU Foundation takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees
- Competitive benefits package including company paid health, dental, and life insurance, along with a variety of voluntary benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with 8.5% company contribution, vested immediately
- Paid sick and vacation leave + paid holidays
- Adjusted summer hours
- Tuition and certification assistance
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Employee engagement and team-building activities
* Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of FHSU Foundation business and the importance of our reputation with donors, the FHSU Foundation conducts a comprehensive review of all applicants. By submitting your application, you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that the FHSU Foundation finds acceptable.