Primary Duties

Nature of Work: 

The Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Campaigns is a key leadership position within the Wayne State Foundation, responsible for fostering meaningful relationships with alumni, leading annual giving efforts, and overseeing marketing and communication strategies to enhance engagement and philanthropic support. This dynamic role requires creativity, strategic thinking, and a passion for connecting alumni with the mission and vision of Wayne State College.

Examples of Work Performed: 

Alumni Relations

• Develop and implement a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy to deepen connections with Wayne State College alumni.
• Plan and execute alumni events, including WSC Homecoming alumni events, alumni reunions, regional gatherings, and virtual networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with campus partners to create meaningful ways for alumni to engage with current students, faculty, and the broader college community.
• Oversee the Outstanding Alumni Awards program, 10 Under 10 Young Alumni Awards program and other alumni recognition initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni, encouraging active involvement in foundation activities.

• Lead the planning and execution of annual giving campaigns (i.e., Phonathon and Giving Day), using direct mail, phone program, email, and digital strategies.
• Hire, train, and supervise a team of student workers involved in the phonathon campaign.
• Analyze giving trends and donor behavior to develop data-informed fundraising strategies.
• Collaborate with development staff to create targeted solicitations for various donor segments, including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.
• Track and report on annual giving progress, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s fundraising goals.

• Develop and execute a marketing plan to support alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives.
• Manage the creation of print and digital materials, including alumni magazines, e-newsletters, social media content, email campaigns, and the Foundation’s website pages.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all Foundation communication channels.
• Collaborate with college marketing staff to align alumni relations and fundraising efforts with institutional priorities.

Compensation Details

Competitive, commensurate with qualifications & experience. Attractive & comprehensive fringe benefit package. Annual salary range is $60,000-$65,000.

Benefits

Wayne State College has an outstanding benefit package.

Benefit coverage begins the first day of the month after employment starts.

HEALTH AND DENTAL

Coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska with two options: a Preferred Provider Plan (PPO) with a $650 deductible

or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $3,800 deductible.

• Preferred Provider (PPO) = $650.00 deductible, co-insurance 80/20, out of pocket maximum is $4,600. Co-pays are

$35 for primary physician, $55 for specialty physician or urgent care, $85 for ER visits. This plan includes a prescription

discount.

• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) = $3,800.00 deductible, co-insurance 90/10, out of pocket maximum is $4,350.

Health Reimbursement Account funded by WSC for out of pocket expenses.

• Dental Plan includes two oral exams/cleanings each calendar year with no deductible. Any restorative or maintenance

services cost a $25 deductible per year.

VISION

Coverage through Ameritas-VSP; $20 deductible for an annual exam; coverage includes specified maximums for lenses and

frames and a discount on contacts.

LIFE INSURANCE

All full time employees receive a term life plan with a death benefit of $30,000. Optional supplemental coverage is available.

RETIREMENT

Voluntary contributions are available for full time employees. Once employees meet the minimum age requirements,

employees will contribute 6% of gross salary on a pre-tax basis and WSC contributes 8%. Employees are fully vested from the

first date of contributions. Employees may contribute up to what law allows each year.

PAID LEAVE PROGRAMS

Full time employees receive sick leave, vacation leave, 6 days of bereavement leave, and 13 paid holidays.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Waivers, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness

Programs.

For more information on benefits please go to wsc.edu/hr and click on Benefits.

How to Apply

https://nscs.peopleadmin.com/postings/12310