Reporting to the deputy chief of alumni and constituent engagement, the director of alumni engagement is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing all events led by the Alumni Office, which includes managing event logistics, budgets, and communication. This position supervises two assistant directors and two associate directors, and an administrative office assistant in the Alumni Office.

Bachelors degree.
Five years of experience, preferably in student programming, alumni relations, public relations, event management, hospitality services, or a related field.
Experience working with volunteers and volunteer boards.
Experience working with web-based platforms/applications.
Experience managing events of all sizes and scope.
Supervisory experience.
Possession a valid drivers license.
Demonstrated ability to create strategic initiatives for achieving goals.
Ability to become an approved driver under the universitys vehicle policy.
Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented.
Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Seven years of experience in student programming, alumni relations, public relations, event management, hospitality services, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to use data for metrics and decision-making.
Higher education experience.
Experience working with a wide range of donors, volunteers and constituents.

Supervises the Alumni Engagement staff, consisting of five full-time employees.
Works with the Deputy Chief of Alumni and Constituent Engagement to manage the day-to-day operations of alumni engagement, including budget and staffing, communications planning, engagement outreach, and events.
Provides ongoing logistical and operational support to the universitys alumni board, and other volunteer structures as needed, providing resources and developing strategies for successful and meaningful volunteer engagement.
Manages all alumni events, overseeing the coordination for prestigious alumni events.
Oversees event management including marketing, promotions, and web-based platforms/applications.
Ensures that the Alumni Engagement website contains current information, deadlines, and is consistent with the university brand.
Serves as a liaison to academic units and campus partners.
Manages assigned budgets.
Represents the university and the Alumni Association.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMUs culture of excellence.

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMUs mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Friday, February 20, 2026.