Job Summary

Purdue University and the Daniels School of Business are excited to announce that they are seeking the right candidate to become the next Director of Alumni Relations. The Director will direct programs and services for the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business’ global alumni network to drive connectivity between alumni and the school. Develop and execute operations for alumni engagement and volunteer programs, coordinating with Advancement, Admissions, Career Services, and External relations efforts. Ensure that domestic and global activities are aligned with the school's strategic goals and objectives. Develop and maintain consistent communication from the school to various alumni populations. Oversee the management of the Daniels School Alumni Board. Serve as a course instructor for MGMT 401 (Executive Forum).

About Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business: The Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are

• Career Bound and the Larsen Leader’s Academy. Programs that sharply improve students’ professional competencies by providing enhanced coaching and mentoring alongside an integrated curricular/co-curricular approach to professional development.
• Curriculum Innovation. A systematic process for creating new degree programs that leverage the unique strengths of Purdue and the School of Management; engaging in continuous quality improvement via external program reviews for existing programs; and strengthening the integrated management core.
• Integrated Learning Ecosystem. Programs that enhance learning outcomes by improving faculty course design and classroom presence; expanding alumni- and executive-in-residence programs; developing peer mentoring and tutoring networks; adopting advanced learning technologies; and building out core tools digital libraries.
• Transformational Experiences. Growing undergraduate research, study abroad, and case competitions while significantly expanding experiential learning via internal programs and corporate engagement.

A cover letter is required to be fully considered

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five years of relevant experience within a higher education setting including direct experience working with a range of alumni populations and alumni relations functions
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage professionally with students, alumni, staff/faculty, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team member in a collaborative work environment.
• Must represent Purdue University and the Daniels School of Business in a professional manner with customer service and team focus

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Operations management experience