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Director, Alumni Engagement for Career Programs and Industry Networks

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Nov 05, 2026

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	University Advancement is responsible for leading the university's constituent engagement and fundraising efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, families, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations, patients and other friends. Our goal is to advance GW's mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care. The Director, Alumni Engagement for Career Programs and Industry Networks is part of the Alumni Career & Life Design team in the Office of Alumni Relations. The Director, Alumni Engagement for Career Programs and Industry Networks creates the strategy for engaging alumni in industry-based networks and in alumni career and professional development programs. This involves high-touch customer service to some of the university's top donors and prospects. In addition to collaborating extensively with university advancement and alumni engagement colleagues, this employee serves as a critical alumni voice on university-wide councils and committees. Responsibilities include: Develops and implements strategy and goal setting for in-person and virtual career and professional development programming for alumni. These strategies include, but not limited to, industry and career-specific events, networking events, professional development programs, and other collaborative initiatives. Develops and implements a strategy, aligned with university priorities, industry trends and alumni interests, for GW's alumni industry networks including goal setting, event and program execution, budget allocation, strategic communications, data management, and metrics tracking. Identify and steward informal networks of alumni 'champions' at target corporations and organizations creating opportunities for alumni-to-alumni networking, professional mentorship, and the collective elevation of the institution's profile within the corporate sector. Manages and engages alumni volunteers for events and programs to include recruitment, training, leadership development, gift solicitation, and overall stewardship. This position will expand the base of alumni volunteers interested in sharing their career and industry expertise and experience. Manages, promotes and increases alumni participation in GW's online networking and engagement programs including GWebinars, LinkedIn and GW Career Connect. Plans and executes on-going, measurable marketing strategies and campaigns to increase overall awareness and engagement in alumni career and industry related programs and professional networking initiatives. Partners with Student-Alumni Career and Industry Programs, Recent Revs and Generational Alumni Engagement on programs and opportunities to build a pipeline of engaged students and alumni for GW's career and industry-based programming. Works in collaboration with alumni relations colleagues and school constituent engagement officers on career and industry network related events. Conduct in-person and virtual visits with the goal of engaging more alumni in our events, volunteer opportunities and philanthropy. Supports office-wide, signature programs such as the annual GW's Alumni and Family Weekend. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 7 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 5 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Professional experience in a higher education setting, including experience in development, institutional advancement, or a related field such as event planning/management, communications, marketing, or public relations is desired. Experience or additional certification in career or workforce development is highly desired. Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers is preferred. Established flexibility and initiative; the ability to work independently, as well as thrive in a team environment to achieve institutional goals. Demonstrated strong writing, planning and organizational skills. Capability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines is desired. Flexibility to work frequent evenings and occasional weekend events.
Hiring Range	$74,041.08 - $101,731.95
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	University Advancement
Family	Dev & Alumni Relations
Sub-Family	Alumni Relations
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 4
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday (daytime hours) Occasional evenings/weekends and flexibility to work frequent evenings, occasional weekend events and travel.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S014550
Job Open Date:	11/05/2026
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.