Director of Volunteer Engagement, Villanova University

Posted by on August 22, 2011

Director of Volunteer Engagement, Villanova University

Organization: Villanova University

Posted:  August 10, 2011

This position is a senior level position in the Alumni Relations department within University Advancement.

* The Director of Volunteer Engagement will develop and manage all alumni relations programs which engage alumni in structured volunteer activity that supports University Advancement goals and the University’s strategic imperatives.

* This position will be responsible for developing programs, policies and procedures to identify, recruit, orient, manage and evaluate volunteers in the following volunteer positions:
1) Regional Chapter volunteers
2) Regional Ambassadors
3) Class Committee volunteers
4) Special Interest Organization volunteers

* This position will identify prospective volunteers for other areas of the University which engage volunteers, such as the Admissions Office.

* Given the volume of volunteers (1,500-2,000), the incumbent in this position must be skilled at developing high level strategic volunteer management programs that are effective and best of practice.

* The Director of Volunteer Engagement will also be responsible for engaging these volunteers philanthropically by working closely with development annual fund and major gift staff.

* The Director of Volunteer Engagement will manage a budget, serve on the Senior Alumni Relations team and represent the broader goals of University Advancement to both internal and external constituencies.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

* 5-7 years of relevant and high level experience in the areas of volunteer management, event planning in an advancement/development/alumni relations setting.

Villanova University is committed to diversity in the workplace. We strongly encourage all minorities to consider Villanova University as an employer of choice.

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HOW TO APPLY:For more information go to https://jobs.villanova.edu