Associate Director of Alumni Engagement -Worldwide College of Aviation

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace 

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space. 

The Opportunity 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical is currently hiring for an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement to support the Worldwide College of Aviation (WWCOA). This position reports to the university-level executive director of alumni engagement and in collaboration with the college dean manages all activities that increase the college’s alumni engagement, including developing alumni profiles and establishing alumni boards, as well as philanthropic activities, among others.

Job Summary or Scope:

The position will ensure that the alumni are key stakeholders in both constructing and executing the college’s strategic plan. Additionally, the associate director of alumni engagement WWCOA will develop and execute a comprehensive alumni communication strategy for the college. Strong communication skills across different mediums, such as written and video, are required. The associate director of alumni engagement WWCOA will also work with the dean and faculty on alumni programs and one-on-one with alumni when they travel on behalf of the university.

Alumni Engagement (WWCOA) 

• Serve as a representative of the university’s office of alumni engagement (OAE) team. 
• Identify and engage with at least 100 WWCOA alumni per quarter to participate in mentoring, other programs with the goal of increasing alumni participation. 
• Identify and recommend potential candidates suitable for the WWCOA industry board 
• Serve as a liaison with the annual giving office to support WWCOA alumni donors increase their annual contributions. 
• Organize, support, and manage alumni events, ensuring a steady increase in alumni participation and satisfaction annually. 

• Participate in all alumni engagement and PAE staff meetings 

​Alumni Programming 

• Evaluate alumni programs using post event analytics and surveys to guide decision-making for next event  
• Develop and implement new alumni engagement initiatives and programs to grow a stronger affinity for WWCOA alumni that never step foot on campus. 
• Create an active, year-round calendar of alumni engagement programs 
• Plan and coordinate dean’s meet & greet with alumni 
• Build audience support for college’s speaker series  
• Support the central university’s alumni engagement’s efforts and be part of the overall OAE team 
• Collaborate with WW SGA to create opportunities for alumni to engage with students 
  
   
  Alumni Communications 
• Manage dedicated communication to WWCOA alumni to promote more alumni success stories, what is happening in the college and how alumni can get involved 
• Work with the dean and faculty to bring alumni industry partners for the purposes of serving as industry experts for the college and providing lifelong learning opportunities to alumni and students 
• Stay ahead of alumni communication trends and best practices, implementing at least two new best practice strategies per year to keep WWCOA at the forefront of innovative engagement. 
• Serve as liaison to IT and Marketing for the college website, newsletter and provide alumni content as needed. 
• Develop and execute advanced alumni communication strategies, leveraging analytics to increase the effectiveness of alumni outreach and engagement efforts.  

Secondary Job Functions or Duties:

• An understanding of learning management systems (specifically Canvas) is a plus
• Alumni platforms used:  Salesforce CRM platform, Marketing Cloud, and Sitecore
• Other duties as assigned
• Some weekend and evening hours and occasional travel are expected.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! 

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! 
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.   
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period. 
• Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. 

Required Education and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, or Business
• 2-3 years’ experience in writing, building content and communication
• Exhibits traits such as teamwork, collaboration, solution-mindedness, positive attitude, and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Application process/requirements 

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310590. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include: 

• Cover letter 
• Full Resume 
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process) 

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday. 

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