Director, Volunteer Engagement | New York University - Military Veterans

Director, Volunteer Engagement US-NY-New York Job ID: 2024-13789 Type: University Development and Alumni Relations (WS1006) # of Openings: 1 Category: Development/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing New York University Overview University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment. The Director, Volunteer Engagement is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of NYUs alumni volunteer program, a key aspect of the Universitys overall engagement strategy. Promote the execution of a comprehensive volunteer recruitment, training, and retention plan. Manage NYUs relationship with thousands of alumni volunteers in leadership positions around the world. Lead engagement for volunteers from the NYU Alumni Association Board of Directors and its affiliated committees. Oversight of key affinity and regional alumni clubs, leading volunteers in the creation and execution of alumni programs and events with the goal of engaging NYU alumni in the cultural, intellectual, and academic life of NYU. This position will also provide support for conferences and special events that further the mission of the NYU Alumni Association. UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Responsibilities Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education: Master's Degree Required Experience: 7+ years progressively responsible professional experience with alumni relations, volunteer engagement, event planning or equivalent combination of education and experience Management experience in a higher education setting Experience with strategic planning, volunteer engagement, budget oversight, and events planning and execution Preferred Experience: 7+ years experience in an academic, non-profit and/or development environment Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to manage staff working in remote locations Highly organized and creative Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment Ability to professionally interact with all levels of students, staff, faculty, and alumni Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software Familiarity with presentation software and desktop publishing applications Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proficiency with MS Office and Powerpoint Exposure to fundraising software, such as Advance Qualifications In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00 to USD $140,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Salary: 100000.00 PI253471055