Assistant/Associate Director Alumni Relations

Join Our Team as Assistant or Associate Director of Alumni Relations!

Are you passionate about building meaningful connections and fostering lifelong engagement? Des Moines University is seeking a dynamic and proactive Assistant or Associate Director of Alumni Relations (title dependent on experience) to strengthen relationships between the University and its alumni, friends, donors, employees, and students.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development & Alumni Relations, this hands-on, public-facing role is integral to enhancing alumni engagement and advancing the University's mission. You'll collaborate closely with the Development & Alumni Relations team, as well as faculty, staff, and students, to create impactful experiences that inspire continued involvement and support.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and are eager to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our vibrant DMU community!

What you'll do:

• Plan, coordinate & execute all DMU alumni events including, but not limited to, local and national events associated with alumni professional associations including opportunities for alumni engagement at booths, receptions, and dinners. Execute all aspects of event including site selection, contract negotiation, marketing, production of event and post-event follow-up.
• Build relationships with alumni through consistent relationship-centered contact including phone calls, email correspondence and in-person meetings. Manage and facilitate tours of the university to alumni and community groups as requested.
• Manage the DMU Alumni Association Board of Directors including two in-person meetings per year, plus committee work through virtual engagements. Guide board to set strategies based on university priorities and current needs of our alumni, students & DMU leadership.
• Maintain accurate records that capture alumni engagement & biographical information and in partnership with Marketing & Communications, provide ideas and content for the alumni website, alumni e-newsletter, Pulse (DMU internal communications), email and social media efforts. Contribute story ideas, alumni recognition, and overview of alumni services, events, activities and benefits.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for alumni relations activities, including alumni events, that strengthen alumni involvement and encourage support from alumni for the goals of the University and develop strong student, alumni, staff and other networks that identify individuals as fundraising prospects, volunteers, mentors or event participants.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years' experience in development, alumni relations, or a relationship-building position required.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel local & nationally 30% percent of the time as required.
• Valid Iowa driver's license and proof of insurance required. Must provide own dependable transportation.

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

The salary range for this role is between $65,000 - $75,000, depending on experience.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges- College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences - offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community's quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Development and Alumni Relations

Status: Exempt