What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Alumni Relations and Reunion, Texas Law position at University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Director of Alumni Relations and Reunion, Texas Law
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Hiring Department:
School of Law
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The University of Texas School of Law
strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.
The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:
- Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
- Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
- Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Training and conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Athletic ticket discounts
- Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see:
https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits
and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Purpose
The Director of Alumni Relations and Reunion leads the strategy, planning, and execution of Texas Law’s annual Alumni Reunion. Held each spring, Reunion is a signature Alumni Association event that reconnects classmates with each other and the Law School. In partnership with key teams, the Director leads Reunion programming, volunteer engagement, and targeted fundraising—strengthening alumni relationships and advancing philanthropic goals. This role reports to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations and works closely with alumni leaders, faculty, and the Development, Events, and Marketing & Communications teams to deliver a meaningful experience for 10 honored classes each year.
Texas Law’s Alumni Relations and Development team is a highly collaborative group that values proactive communication, kindness, and emotional intelligence. We believe these qualities are essential to building lasting relationships with alumni, colleagues, and the broader Law School community.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight: Lead Reunion strategic initiatives to strengthen alumni engagement and support Texas Law’s philanthropic goals. Design initiatives collaboratively with the Development, Alumni Relations, Events, and Marketing & Communications teams, encompassing event programming, fundraising campaigns, communications strategies, and budget oversight to increase alumni attendance and giving participation annually. Ensure alignment across internal teams and report regularly to the Chief Development Officer and Senior Director of Alumni Relations. Use data to guide decision-making, evaluate outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Stay current on higher education trends and recommend strategies to evolve the Reunion program.
- Alumni Engagement: Develop and manage the engagement strategy for Reunion-year classes, including recruiting and managing volunteer committees for 10 honored classes annually, to increase Reunion involvement in giving and class activities. Identify and develop alumni leaders to foster class affinity, support event outreach and campaign efforts, and serve as ambassadors for Texas Law through active committee participation. Strengthen the volunteer pipeline by encouraging alumni involvement in giving and regional events, and by recommending volunteers for mentoring and Alumni Association leadership roles. Prepare and present Reunion updates to the Alumni Association Executive Committee.
- Fundraising: Lead the annual Reunion fundraising campaign to raise $1 million from alumni in honored classes. Design and execute peer-to-peer outreach and multi-channel solicitation efforts in close coordination with the Marketing & Communications team. Partner with the Development team to align donor strategies, maximize giving opportunities, and close leadership-level gifts. Identify and advance Reunion-year prospects for major, planned, and leadership annual gifts, contributing to the long-term donor pipeline through relationship-building and prospecting tools such as Class Books (brightcrowd.com).
- Alumni Relations Team Leadership and Law School Collaboration: Serve as a senior leader within Texas Law’s Alumni Relations and Development team. Support team initiatives such as Alumni Awards, Tailgate, the Mentoring Program, and Annual Giving efforts. Provide regular updates on Reunion progress in team meetings, identify volunteer and donor leads, and represent the team at events, as needed. Work collaboratively across the Law School to advance alumni engagement and institutional goals.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in alumni relations, development, fundraising, alumni engagement, event management, or a related field at a comparable level.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including alumni, donors, and volunteers.
- Comfortable leading meetings and speaking with confidence in one-on-one and group settings, including volunteer committees and donor conversations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience in planning and executing events or engagement programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using a CRM or donor database system.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Seven or more years of experience in alumni relations, development, or higher education; law school or professional school setting preferred.
- Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
- Proven success leading volunteer committees and managing milestone events or giving campaigns.
- Fundraising experience, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; class-based or Reunion giving preferred.
- Strong data analysis skills to guide engagement and fundraising strategy.
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
- Proficient with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) and CRM platforms (e.g., Blackbaud, Salesforce, ThankView).
Salary Range
$85,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity. Lift and move standard office files and supplies. Wear appropriate office attire; accept supervision. Work hours may include occasional evenings, weekends and some holidays during peak periods to meet deadlines.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original
documents
to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish)[PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English)[PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
HOP-3031
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The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may
access the most recent report here
or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.Salary : $85,000
