Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder seeks an inspiring, innovative, and future-focused leader to serve as the next Executive Director of the CU Boulder Alumni Association. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, strong engagement and fundraising expertise, and a collaborative leadership style to help shape the future of alumni engagement during a defining moment for the university.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engagement, the Executive Director leads the alumni association's strategy, operations, and engagement model in alignment with the university's comprehensive campaign and long-term engagement and fundraising vision.

Strategy & Leadership

• Champion innovation in alumni engagement by continuously evaluating emerging trends, technology and best practices that position CU Boulder at the forefront of alumni engagement nationally.
• Develop, implement, and regularly refine the Alumni Association's strategic plan in alignment with campus and divisional goals, broader divisional engagement and fundraising strategy and comprehensive campaign objectives.

Programmatic & Board Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for the CU Boulder Alumni Association Board of Advisors (Forever Buffs Advisory Board), aligning board engagement, agenda-setting, and advisory priorities with divisional strategy and campaign goals.

Partnerships & External Relations

• Represent CU Boulder Alumni in internal and external forums, serving as a visible ambassador through public speaking engagements, alumni gatherings, campus events, and community partnerships.

Operations & Financial Stewardship

• Oversee the financial sustainability of the Alumni Association, including annual and multi-year budgeting, forecasting, revenue and expense management, and auxiliary operations such as the Koenig Alumni Center.