Date: October 5, 2026
Position Available: Executive Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations
Position Reports to: Vice President of Advancement
Department: Advancement
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time; Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; some evenings and weekends; some travel is required
Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/executive-director-of-alumni-and-constituent-relations/
POSITION SUMMARY
Franciscan University is seeking a highly motivated and visionary leader to fill the role of Executive Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving our Alumni Engagement Plan, a plan that centers around lifetime engagement of a nationwide alumni base, moving alumni from attraction, to connection, to affection, to influence. Additionally, leading Community Engagement of the Ohio Valley. This position demands a dynamic individual with a proven track record of achieving results, a strong communicator in all forms, and a candidate willing to embrace the University’s core values of conversion, community, and encounter in all aspects of alumni outreach.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Leadership: Evolve and grow a robust, lifetime Alumni Engagement Plan utilizing a wide range of internal resources and external allies to achieve meaningful relationships with alumni.
2. Innovative Growth: Bring Franciscan Mission across the country by building and growing alumni chapters as a way to decentralize alumni engagement.
3. Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of alumni and community event planning, logistics, and execution to ensure seamless operations and an exceptional Alumni experience.
4. Strategic Communications: Utilize a wide range of communication formats (email, web, social media, text, etc.) to share the mission of Franciscan University and engage participation from Alumni.
5. Volunteer Empowerment: Cultivate and empower Alumni Chapter and other volunteers for growing and enhancing the goals of Alumni Relations, Institutional Advancement, and the Mission of Franciscan University.
6. Continuous Improvement: Embrace and enhance a feedback mechanism (surveys, etc.) for continuous improvement, analyzing data and participant feedback to refine and optimize future engagement.
7. Team Leadership: Provide visionary leadership to the Alumni and Constituent Relations team, consisting of the Director of Community Relations, Asst. Director of Alumni Relations and the Alumni Secretary, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and results-driven performance.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Additional duties, expectations, and responsibilities may be added or changed as needed to meet the University’s needs.
REQUIREMENTS
Must understand, support, and embrace the mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville and possess the following:
Technical Skills
· Proficiency with Slate CRM, or other CRM products, is a plus.
· Proficiency with all Microsoft suite products is a plus.
Non-Technical Skills & Competencies
· Proven Leadership Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Project Management and/or Events Management.
· Results-Driven Mindset: A proven ability to set and achieve ambitious goals, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and a commitment to achieving measurable outcomes.
· Strategic-Thinker: An innovative and strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute long-term plans that align with organizational goals.
· Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey the mission and vision of the University through all mediums of communication.
· Collaborative Spirit: A collaborative and inspirational leadership style, with the ability to work effectively with various teams, stakeholders, and partners.
Education and Experience
· Strong Academic Background: The ideal candidate will have a background in business, communications, event management, or a related field.
Workplace Factors
· Some evening and weekend hours are required throughout the year.
· Travel is required.
Candidates must submit an online application, a resume and a cover letter that demonstrates their fit for the position based on their experience, accomplishments, and skills as well as their desire to advance the mission of Franciscan University.
Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/executive-director-of-alumni-and-constituent-relations/
For other information and job postings, visit our website at https://www.franciscan.edu
Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.
