Director of Alumni Relations

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Director of Alumni Relations

Cal State University (CSU) Monterey Bay 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955, USA

Job Description:

Director of Alumni Relations

Description

Classification: Administrator II
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,500 to $8,333* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: October 19, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the VP, University Advancement, the Director of Alumni Relations leads and directs all engagement with CSUMB alumni. This includes developing a comprehensive annual plan, coordinating with college and unit partners, developing and executing special events, developing and coordinating communications, and leading the Alumni Advisory Board.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

Alumni Relations:

Communications:

Miscellaneous:

Other Functions:

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated Working knowledge and experience of: general practices and programs related to alumni relations; budget policies and procedures. Proven knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental concepts, basic methods and procedures for research and statistical analysis and the ability to apply them. Knowledge and ability to create, execute and/or support, and oversee a comprehensive campus-wide alumni relations program.

Required Skills:

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Excellent social skills, with large groups as well as with individuals, with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Being detail-oriented, well organized, focused, and goal-oriented, with a high level of initiative and energy, is essential, as well as adept at problem-solving and using judgment in situations requiring independent initiative and tact. Event planning and execution experience.

Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to and impacting the applicable program, organizational unit, and/or administrative specialty; analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques; organize and plan work and projects including managing multi phase projects from inception to completion; make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment; compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty; establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit. Proficient in the use of personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Demonstrated ability to address the essential functions associated with this position, including the knowledge and abilities identified above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND/OR equivalent training and professional work experience in alumni relations, events, and communication. Three to five years of progressively responsible experience relevant to the job responsibilities. Two years of supervisory and/or management experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three to five years of experience, preferably in higher education (or a comparably complex organization), in alumni relations, event planning and execution, and communications. Experience in using Raiser’s Edge, or similar software; PeopleSoft (primarily), Oracle, or other relational databases; Microsoft Professional Suite-especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Google platform (Gmail, calendar and drive). Highly desirable: Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to CSUMB’s Vision.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND POSITION DESIGNATIONS:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

This is a management-level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; an excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability coverage; life insurance; educational incentives; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For further information, please visit Employee Benefits Summary . The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/ corporation/employee-housing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu . All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/ .

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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