Job Description

Director, Alumni Relations, Strategy and Operations

Advancement - Alumni Relations

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Director of Strategy and Operations serves as a strategic partner to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations, overseeing key internal and external functions that drive organizational effectiveness and alumni engagement. This role leads strategic planning, data and CRM operations, financial oversight, personnel administration, and communications and stewardship strategy and plays a key role in board management and governance. Acting as a liaison across Advancement and campus partners, the Director ensures alignment of goals, systems, and reporting, while managing the operations of the Bea Field Alumni House and alumni benefits programs. With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and performance metrics, the Director plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of Tulane Alumni Relations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and meet established deadlines. Ability to take initiative, evaluate and initiate new ideas, work independently, and adapt to changing schedules and priorities. Ability to interact professionally with individuals of diverse backgrounds externally, and internally at all levels of the organization. Ability to motivate staff and volunteers. Ability to travel, organize meetings, and facilitate planning. Proficiency in the use of MS Office.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of progressively responsible program management or similar experience in a higher education setting.

OR

High School Diploma or equivalent, and 10 years' transferable experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Some experience with personnel and/or board management experience, budget management, strategic planning and/or facilities management. Data management and reporting. Must understand the basic principles and policies of higher ed fundraising and volunteer management, including confidentiality. Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education.

Compensation Information

This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 26. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.