"Deputy Director of Alumni Relations & Institutional Advancement"

Job Description

New Mexico Military Institute Employment Opportunity Deputy Director of Alumni Relations & Institutional Advancement

About New Mexico Military Institute: NMMI is a state-supported, co-educational college preparatory high school and junior college, complete with Junior and Senior ROTC programs. With a Corps of Cadets numbering up to 1000 young men and women, NMMI provides an accredited college preparatory curriculum on the high school level.

Position:

The Deputy Director of Alumni Relations and Institutional Advancement will serve under the direction of the Director of Alumni Relations & Institutional Advancement. The Deputy Director provides strategic oversight of planned & major giving, capital campaigns, leading Alumni outreach/engagement, fundraising efforts, and managing stewardship activities. This is a 12-month, exempt, full-time position. The salary range is $75,000.00 to $80,000.00. The job description is available upon request.

Tasks:

• Essential responsibilities are to maintain, categorize, administer, and actively manage a prospect pool of approximately 100-150 alumni, parents, and friends of NMMI
• Develop and implement a planned giving program.
• Identify and prepare solicitation strategies for identified prospects, most rated $25,000 to $100,000+
• Solicit and secure major gifts, planned gifts, and annual giving commitments from these prospects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• Previous experience with fundraising at an educational institution.
• Experience managing in an office setting.
• Working knowledge of events, event planning and execution.
• Budget management and maintenance to include reconciliation and other aspects.
• Knowledge of fundraising philosophies and approaches.
• Previous experience working in higher education.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• A minimum of two to four years of fundraising experience.
• Satisfactory driving record and current drivers license to operate NMMI vehicles.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working with alumni/volunteers.
• Masters Degree.
• Prior experience in fundraising at an educational institution.

Why Should You Apply?

• NM Educational Retirement Board (ERB) pension plan through the State of New Mexico.
• Competitive pay.
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through the State of New Mexico.
• Positive workplace culture; supportive and encouraging team.
• Opportunity to work with and meet diverse staff, faculty, and cadets.
• Paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
• Development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Send your application and resume, transcripts, and a letter of interest to the NMMI HR Office located in Luna Hall, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201, or email employment@nmmi.edu. Applications are located at: https://www.nmmi.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now