Associate Vice President of Alumni and Volunteer Engagement

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

The Associate Vice President of Alumni and Volunteer Engagement will be a collaborative leader tasked with developing an engagement program focused on four methods of engaging the Baylor Family: communication, experiential, philanthropic and volunteer. Specifically, this will focus its role on alumni, volunteer and donor engagement functions, which includes oversight of the following departments: Volunteer Engagement, National Engagement and Annual Giving. The Associate Vice President will lead the establishment and achievement of annual engagement goals. Additionally, this position will manage an individual portfolio of donors and volunteers and will serve as the lead collaborator and staff liaison for the university's Alumni Board of Advocates.

A bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant work experience are required. A masters degree and ten years of relevant work experience are preferred.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Establish, attain and build upon annual volunteer goals that advance the university during the Baylor in Deeds strategic plan

• Collaborate with both divisional and university colleagues to ensure alignment with their objectives while emphasizing opportunities that enhance the student experience, extend the university's reach, elevate the university's reputation and provide an entry point to philanthropy

• Lead, develop and manage the annual giving enterprise with a focus on growing the university's donor base and philanthropic revenue while aligning the outcomes to drive the achievement of the university's strategic plan

• Closely collaborate with advancement colleagues to ensure the annual giving is an integrated component of the university's comprehensive fundraising strategy and complements the development of major gift and principal gift donor pipelines

• Overlapping with the position's volunteer and philanthropic engagement responsibilities, this role will lead the annual engagement metrics goal planning with responsibilities for establishing, tracking and achieving the university's goals (including goals for academic units) across the four modes of engagement. They will closely collaborate with the Associate Vice President for Engagement to develop and achieve these goals

• Serve as a front-line engagement officer working collaboratively with the vice president and leadership across the division and university to strategically engage a moderately sized portfolio of high profile volunteers and key annual donors. This role will serve as the lead staff liaison for the Alumni Board of Advocates

• Inherent to the aforementioned responsibilities, the position will be a key collaborator - with both divisional and university leadership as well as key university volunteers, including the Board of Regents, and external partners - positioning the university as an industry leader in advancement and to fulfill the goals found in the division's 2025-2030 strategic plan and the university's strategic plan, Baylor In Deeds

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission

• Ability to comply with university policies

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds.  Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!