Director of Alumni and Community Relations

Job Description Job Description Description: Director of Alumni and Community Relations POSITION: Director of Alumni and Community Relations SUPERVISOR: Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Public Affairs/ Chief Advancement Officer DEPARTMENT: Office of Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs LOCATION: On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH JOB TYPE: Full-time Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education, sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff. Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change and a Doctorate in Criminal Justice. The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and online learning, resulting in real advantages for our students. GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Tiffin University is seeking an individual to fill our Director of Alumni and Community Relations position. TU looks to expand connections and nurture meaningful engagement with the University from our alumni and stakeholders. The Director of Alumni and Community Relations designs, leads, and administers a comprehensive alumni relations program in support of the mission of the University. The Director of Alumni and Community Relations develops and executes the programming and communications that engage TU alumni and friends with the University, fellow alumni and students. Collaborate with the Institutional Advancement team and TU Staff and Faculty to develop outreach strategies and create content for alumni and community programs. Analyze the impact and reach of new programming, as well as the efficacy of existing offerings, and create new strategies based on this analysis. Coordinate alumni and community engagement and outreach strategies to advance Tiffin University's and the Institutional Advancement's goals and objectives. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Directs and supervises the day-to-day activities of the alumni office. Manages alumni records, databases, and reporting. Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement. Manages a portfolio of donors/prospects who will be engaged, solicited and stewarded. Creates and develops avenues of communication to all University alumni; oversees and coordinates the development and publication of written and electronic material for alumni. Serve as the Advisor of the Alumni Board. Develops and executes a membership recruitment/sustainability and sponsorship plan for LIFE@TU. Assists with developing programming and a social media campaign for LIFE@TU. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB Education A Bachelor's degree is required A Master's degree is preferred Experience Minimum of three years in alumni relations or a related field preferably in higher education Other Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources. Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods. Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate volunteers. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Employee development and performance management skills. Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques. TIFFIN UNIVERSITY SPONSORED BENEFITS Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Time Off (annual and sick leave), Observed Holidays, Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program. KEY COMPETENCIES Interdependence: Fosters collaboration Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together. Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world. MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice. CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University. Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics. Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PI9e31a3264c9f-25405-38039856

Location: Tiffin, US

Posted Date: 7/15/2025