ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead and support alumni engagement, annual giving, community engagement, and advancement initiatives that strengthen relationships and philanthropic support for Tusculum University; Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating annual fund campaigns, alumni outreach strategies, donor communications, and special fundraising initiatives; Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, corporate sponsors, community organizations, civic groups, and external stakeholders; Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward assigned donor and alumni portfolios in coordination with Institutional Advancement leadership; Utilize Raiser's Edge and related advancement systems to document donor activity, track engagement efforts, manage communications, and maintain accurate constituent records; Coordinate and oversee alumni programming, including reunions, networking events, regional gatherings, volunteer opportunities, affinity programs, and campus engagement activities; Develop and strengthen community partnerships that enhance the university's visibility, engagement, and collaborative opportunities throughout the region; Represent Tusculum University at alumni, community, business, civic, and institutional events while serving as an ambassador for the university; Recruit, train, coordinate, and support volunteers, alumni leaders, and members of the Alumni Executive Board; Provide leadership and support for board engagement initiatives while encouraging active alumni participation and governance support. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in marketing, communications, business, higher education, public relations, nonprofit leadership, or related field; Experience in alumni relations, community engagement, fundraising, event planning, institutional advancement, or related field; Experience developing and managing events, volunteer programs, and constituent engagement initiatives; Experience with fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, and advancement software systems preferred.