Director of Advancement and Alumni Affairs

• Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fundraising program designed to secure significant financial resources from trustees, parents, alumni, foundations, and others to support AU’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Oversee all fundraising efforts and programs, including the annual fund, special fundraising events, major donor programs, grants, capital campaigns, planned giving, donor prospecting and research, and office administration, to meet or exceed annual development plan income goals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of programs fostering alumni involvement with the university and encouraging meaningful and productive alumni participation.
• Broad financial responsibility includes setting fundraising objectives, evaluating results, and developing corrective strategies as needed.
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with current and prospective major donors, foundations, organizations, alumni, and corporate funders.
• Plan and implement programs and projects that engage alumni in strengthening and providing tangible benefits to alumni, the institution, and current students.
• Plan, implement, and promote alumni programs that support the university’s central mission and vision.
• Oversee the planning and execution of alumni activities both nationwide and in targeted regions across the country to enhance alumni engagement and cultivate connections.
• Other duties are assigned by the direct manager.

Qualifications and experience:

• A bachelor's degree is required (a master’s degree is preferred).
• 7+ years of experience related to alumni relations fundraising, preferably in an independent educational institution.
• a proven track record of raising funds from individuals and foundations with impressive results.
• Management experience, including leadership skills to inspire a team and support and develop individuals.
• The capability to work effectively with high-net-worth business leaders is essential.
• Exhibits exemplary written and spoken English (Arabic is an advantage).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Requires high energy, empathy, and enthusiasm, along with great social skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and excellent public speaking and writing skills.
• Maintains confidentiality and exemplifies personal and professional integrity.
• Professional maturity, highly developed levels of tact, diplomacy, and initiative.
• Thorough knowledge of the school’s curriculum, ethos, policies, and procedures.
• Bringer of high-value network capital.