Executive Director, Alumni Relations

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings a synergy between
the best medical education, research and patient care. Tomorrow’s
discoveries happen right here alongside the very people who bring
those lessons to our students. Every bit of knowledge, and every
advancement, provides our students with an unprecedented,
collaborative learning environment, and helps improve the vitality
and care of our communities.

As the Executive Director of Alumni
Relations, you will, along with the MCW/Marquette Medical
Alumni Association, build substantial programs to engage present
and future alumni of the Medical College of Wisconsin. The
Executive Director is responsible for the development of nationwide
activities and programs that strategically engage MCW alumni.

The MCW/Marquette Medical Alumni Association is the
University-wide alumni association for the Medical College of
Wisconsin. In its university-wide capacity, it supports graduates
and students of the Medical School, School of Graduate Studies,
School of Pharmacy, Regional Campuses and participants in residency
training programs or postdoctoral fellowship programs offered by
the schools designated above or hospitals affiliated, engaging
programming, volunteer and philanthropic opportunities.

This position dual reports to the Alumni Association’s Board of
Directors and the Vice President of Institutional Advancement/Chief
Development Officer of the Office of Institutional Advancement
(OIA) and collaborates with the various OIA teams to identify and
advance opportunities to secure philanthropic support via alumni
engagement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a nationwide alumni engagement strategy
  with defined engagement and philanthropic goals.
• Develop and direct programs to build and foster positive alumni
  relationships through communications, events, volunteer
  opportunities, and more.
• Set strategic goals and objectives as well as oversee the
  planning and implementation of a comprehensive program with
  diversified activities designed to keep students and alumni
  informed, interested, and actively engaged in the life of MCW.
• Provide executive-level staffing to institutional leaders with
  significant alumni connectivity including and not limited to Deans
  of the Medical School, School of Graduate Studies, School of
  Pharmacy, and Regional Campuses. Serve as the primary liaison
  between the Alumni Association Board of Directors and academic and
  institutional leadership
• Leads the design and execution of alumni virtual, in-person and
  hybrid events locally, regionally, and nationally to increase
  alumni engagement and philanthropy. Leverage institutional and
  academic leadership, as well as alumni leaders, to create
  compelling content that drives attendance and philanthropy from
  alumni base.
• Establish annual alumni communication strategy to promote
  programs in support of campaign fundraising goals. Maintain regular
  communication with alumni via direct contact, email, social media,
  alumni web pages, and print publications to keep alumni abreast of
  MCW news and to feature accomplishments of alumni, faculty, and
  students.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the administrative offices
  (including, but not limited to Admissions, Public Affairs, Student
  Affairs and office of post-doctoral education.) and the schools to
  create and maintain pathways for student and alumni
  engagement.
• Partner with Director of Admissions to spearhead the
  introduction of alumni involvement in the admissions process.
  Partner with the Dean of Student Services to develop career
  networking services for students and alumni.
• Staff the Alumni Board of Directors, coordinate nomination and
  election of alumni representatives, arrange its meetings, staff its
  committees (including awards committees) and ensure strong and
  productive relationships between its members and the academic and
  administrative leadership.
• Staff reunion committees to optimize peer-to-peer connectivity
  and raise increased funds for MCW.
• Partner closely with the Philanthropy Team in order to assure a
  unified and concerted outreach effort to alumni. Play a pivotal
  role in identifying prospective benefactors through alumni
  engagement activities, aiming to increase alumni giving at all
  levels.
• Establish and build meaningful relationships with a wide range
  of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
  Serve as a main point of contact for all alumni.
• Oversee an alumni engagement team. Lead with inspiration,
  service, and collaboration to maximize efforts of the team and
  achieve ambitious engagement goals. Oversee the budget for the
  Alumni Association.
• Build off the foundation of a vibrant reunion program for
  classes celebrating 5th through 60th reunions to increase
  attendance and giving participation.
• Launch the development of new alumni engagement programs,
  inclusive of Young Alumni and Parents programs, among other new
  programming, including new models for engaging alumni in reunions.
  Identify alumni to actively contribute to current student training,
  including serving as a professional development mentor, hosting a
  student, or presenting to current students in various student
  development training outlets.
• Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records; capture
  contact, biographical, and career information of alumni via
  surveys, projects, correspondence, website, including updating
  committee membership and event participation.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• At least ten years of experience in alumni relations and
  external affairs with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering
  productive relationships with volunteers and comprehensive program
  development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and enhance the operations and
  programs of a college or university alumni association to increase
  engagement and philanthropy within the alumni community.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with
  the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues
  throughout the institution, alumni, other constituents, and the
  public.
• An understanding of philanthropy programs, ideally in an
  academic medical setting or other complex institution.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate staff to keep them
  engaged, energized, and focused on results.

 

Minimum
Qualifications:

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on
an equivalent basis.

Minimum education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum
experience: 10 years of proven leadership/team management
experience in higher education and/or healthcare.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred
education: Master’s Degree
Preferred
experience: 2 years of successful track record in advancement,
engagement, alumni relations, or operations. Internet research,
database query and reporting experience.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to
  Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending
  options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

For the full position profile and/or to learn more,
please contact:

Amanda Curwick and Nicole Kuehne
Staff Executive Recruitment
staffleadershiprecruitment@mcw.edu

Applications should include a current, uploaded
resume and a cover letter describing your interest and
qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time
in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no
inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW
is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse
workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We
value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and
perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is
a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of
collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding
community. For more information, please visit our institutional
website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to
Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of
outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal
educational opportunity, employment, and access to services,
programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race,
color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender
identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy,
predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees,
students, applicants or other members of the MCW community
(including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may
not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated
adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected
characteristic.