Director of Global Alumni Relations

Company: University of Texas
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

The University of Texas at Austin Staff Jobs Director of Global Alumni Relations UT MAIN CAMPUS Job Posting Title:Director of Global Alumni Relations----Hiring Department:Global Engagement----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Description:Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement, the Director of Global Alumni Relations will manage a full range of activities that deepen UT Austin's engagement with alumni living abroad and globally-oriented alumni in the United States (i.e., "global alumni"), promote the activities of faculty and students to global alumni, and develop and sustain global partnerships that advance the academic mission of the university.----Job Details:General NotesThe University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is one of the largest public universities in the United States and is the flagship of The University of Texas System. UT Austin enrolls more than 51,000 students studying in almost 120 bachelor's degree programs and more than 220 graduate programs across 18 colleges and schools. UT Austin is steadfastly committed to global engagement and is home to more than 5,600 international students and 1,500 international scholars from more than 130 countries, with more than 530,000 living alumni in 176 counties around the world.ResponsibilitiesEngagement & Outreach

• In collaboration with university leadership and stakeholders, develop a comprehensive engagement strategy to expand and deepen relationships with global alumni, including, but not limited to, increasing volunteer opportunities.
• Collaborate with relevant colleges, schools, and administrative units to implement an effective outreach plan with global alumni consistent with the Texas Global brand and aligned with organizational goals.
• Increase opportunities for faculty and student engagement with global alumni working in key international industries, government, and non-profit organizations.Philanthropy
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Texas Global with Texas Development and Texas Exes (the university's alumni association) to identify, nurture, and engage global alumni in the life of the university, including the identification and stewardship of global alumni prospects and donors.
  • Working closely with the Senior Vice Provost, develop a philanthropic strategy for Texas Global, including identification of major gift/endowment priorities and strategic endowment management.
  • Coordinate with Texas Global's Director of Communications to ensure effective participation in development activities, including the university-wide annual giving event "40 Hours for the Forty Acres." Program Development
    • Oversee, coordinate, and implement large-scale events in collaboration with university stakeholders and international partners, including research conferences, workshops, public lectures, seminars, and cultural events.
    • Support the coordination and planning of outbound delegations ensuring global alumni are prioritized as a part of such delegations.Global Gateway Offices
      • Liaise with directors of the university's Global Gateway Offices (GGOs), which currently include Mexico (with additional GGOs in the planning phase), to support the implementation of a positioning strategy in countries where UT Austin maintains GGOs.
      • Cultivate alumni relationships in countries where UT Austin maintains GGOs and beyond and build a network of stakeholders in mutual areas of interest to support the university's research, teaching, and service missions.Supervision
        • Supervise the Global Strategies Officers who are responsible for mapping internationalization activities on campus and abroad, collecting data that will inform and support strategic decision-making, coordinating inbound and outbound intra-institutional delegations, and providing day-to-day programmatic support.
        • Supervise the Scholarship Coordinator/Development Associate who is responsible for administering student scholarship programs, managing donor stewardship, and providing oversight of endowment compliance.Required Qualifications
          • Master's degree in a relevant field with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in alumni relations and/or international education.
          • Evidence of strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to communicate clearly an institutional vision within the broader framework of internationalization in higher education.
          • Demonstrated experience building relationships across geographic and cultural boundaries.
          • Demonstrated experience working with national organizations focused on alumni relations and/or international education, such as the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
          • Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and produce deliverables upon request.
          • Demonstrated effectiveness in managing professional staff within a complex and decentralized university environment.
          • Dedication to customer service and professional demeanor with alumni, students, faculty, staff, and external partners.--
          • Commitment to continuous improvement through assessment and technology.
          • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
          • Experience living, studying, or working abroad.
          • Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualifications
            • Ph.D. or terminal degree in a relevant field.
            • Fluency in a foreign language.Salary Range $90,000 + depending on qualifications Working ConditionsMay work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Required Materials
              • Resume/CV
              • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
              • Letter of interestImportant--for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:--You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that--ALL--Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:--As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions--presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer ,--complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
                • E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
                • E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
                • Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
                • Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 . The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2019 report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701. Posted 11 Days Ago Full time R_00011275 About Us The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest employers in the great city of Austin, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. Deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce, the university offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network,--and above--all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service. Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: Applying for Employment . For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at (512) 471-4772, or toll-free at (800) 687-4178.

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