(posted 11/26/24)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Alumnae/i Events.

About the Role

The Director of Alumnae/i Events plays a leading role in shaping the full potential of Hollins’ alumnae/i network, and in doing so, has a deep impact on the future of Hollins. This position is responsible for creating, strengthening, and executing events and programs that build alumnae/i dedication, engagement, and support (giving) for university Institutional Advancement priorities. This includes designing, managing, implementing, and evaluating unique alumnae/i engagement events; supporting a robust volunteer program; and collaborating with colleagues to find meaningful ways to engage and grow volunteer participation.

As a member of the Alumnae/i Relations team, the director is responsible for strategically increasing engagement with Hollins’ 10,000+ alumnae/i through on- and off-site events designed to further develop the institution’s alumnae/i community. This encompasses providing strategic direction, administrative oversight, and leadership of all events, as well as taking responsibility for the management of Hollins’ alumnae/i engagement efforts designed to cultivate more purposeful, meaningful, and impactful relations with its alumnae/i.

The Director of Alumnae/i Events reports to the Associate Vice President for Alumnae/i Engagement and Strategic Initiatives and supervises one (1) student worker during the academic year and 16-20 student workers leading up to and during Reunion (March – June).

Specific duties include the following:

• Increase alumnae/i engagement, exposure, and philanthropy through unique and engaging events and programs
• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight to a robust offering of alumnae/i events and programs
• Support alumnae/i with events in a meaningful way with a goal to grow engagement and giving
• Develop and execute event plans
• Manage and monitor event budgets
• Activate volunteers
• Supervise student workers
• Collaborate with campus partners for successful and engaging events
• Seek new opportunities for events that support the financial future of Hollins

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three years of event planning experience
• Minimum of two years of volunteer management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent detail, accuracy, organizational, and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Access
• Demonstrated ability to maintain extensive and sustained work with internal and external constituencies
• Abilities to be proactive, prioritize, problem-solve, meet deadlines, work independently and on a team, and exercise sound judgement
• Abilities to maintain confidentiality and exhibit discernment related to confidential and sensitive matters
• Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• Higher education experience
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Ellucian Banner or similar database
• Knowledge of Encompass or similar database

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hollinshr@hollins.edu. Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references. Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, a motor vehicle background check will be conducted.

About Hollins

Hollins University is dedicated to academic excellence, creativity, belonging, and preparing students for lives of purpose. Hollins provides an outstanding and academically rigorous undergraduate liberal arts education for women and entrepreneurial and innovative graduate programs for all in a gender-inclusive environment. The university promotes opportunities for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and offers real-world experience through global internships supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

An equal opportunity employer, Hollins fosters diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.hollins.edu for more information.