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Director of Alumni Relations
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Position Number: 5661205
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Alumni Associations and Services

Director of Alumni Relations

Job Identification: 17621
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What We Are Looking For

Baylor Law School seeks an enthusiastic and energetic individual to serve as the Director of Alumni Relations. The Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for encouraging alumni participation in the life of the Law School by developing, executing, and growing a comprehensive engagement plan designed to provide meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, service, and personal and professional development.

The Director will have the exciting opportunity to build upon current alumni relations programming and to identify and implement new objectives to enhance and enrich alumni relations. The successful candidate also will serve as an active partner with a dynamic team to ensure positive and purposeful alumni, prospect, and donor relations.

A Bachelor's Degree and two years of relevant work experience is required. A JD and three years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

Knowledge of and affinity for Baylor Law School that includes an understanding of Baylor Law's mission
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
The ability to conceive and execute a strategic vision for the Alumni Office
The ability to develop a comprehensive communications plan
The ability to establish and maintain efficient and effective working relationships with Baylor Lawyers, Baylor Law administration, faculty, students, Baylor University partners, and all other constituents
Superior skills to multi-task, prioritize, exercise good judgment, work independently as well as in collaboration, and exhibit excellence in project management
Commitment to professionalism, inclusion, and appropriate management of personnel and resources
Commitment to excellent customer service
Flexibility to occasionally work in the evenings, early morning, and sometimes on weekends

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Strong preference for a Baylor Lawyer
Journalism or marketing experience
Knowledge of alumni engagement activities preferably in fundraising and annual giving
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Licensed member of a state bar and in good standing

What You Will Do

Develop an annual strategic plan to build affinity and increase engagement with Baylor Lawyer
Track the effectiveness of all aspects of alumni engagement and benchmark against best practices
Collaborate with the Baylor Law Alumni Association's Executive Committee members to increase membership and provide meaningful opportunities for engagement with the Association
Create opportunities to engage and better support Baylor Lawyers in all practice areas
Manage calendaring and coordination of all alumni events that meet diverse alumni needs, including Alumni Weekend, Homecoming activities, alumni receptions, class and affinity group reunions and gatherings, on-campus alumni visits, and special events to honor Baylor Lawyers
Coordinate regular communication with alumni. Provide oversight to all alumni marketing and communication efforts, including in web, print, and social media
Assist with maintaining a volunteer management system that supports the objective of engaging alumni in meaningful volunteer opportunities at the Law School
Develop a method of systematically recognizing alumni for contributions to Baylor Law School and the legal profession
Support the Career Development Office with requests for alumni information and coordinate with the office on facilitating opportunities for student employment and mentoring with Baylor Law alumni
Collaborate with the Law School Senior Director of Development in identifying opportunities to strengthen and honor relationships with Baylor Law alumni. Facilitate the identified opportunities that will serve as a significant part of Baylor Law's annual giving strategy (Giving Day, courtyard bricks, end-of-year appeal, special solicitations, etc.)
Develop connections between Baylor Law student organizations and alumni who have an affinity for the mission of such organizations
Remain knowledgeable about the best practices for alumni engagement
Participate in professional association groups relating to alumni engagement
Coordinate with the Senior Director of Development to direct and supervise the activities of support staff and ensure a commitment to developing a high-performance culture

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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