Director of Alumni and Community Relations / Development Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Director of Alumni and Community Relations / Development Officer

POSITION :     Director of Alumni and Community Relations / Development Officer

SUPERVISOR :  Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Public Affairs

DEPARTMENT :    Alumni Relations

LOCATION :  On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH

JOB TYPE :  Full Time

GRANT-FUNDED :  No

SOC Code : 11-3012

Director of Alumni and Community Relations / Development Officer Description :

The Director of Alumni and Community Relations / Development Officer is a dual-facing role that brings together philanthropic cultivation and alumni engagement to ensure the longevity of Tiffin University for years to come.

Director of Alumni and Community Relations / Development Officer Responsibilities :

• Supports fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of the University.
• Identifying, qualifying, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects in alignment with institutional fundraising goals.
• Work to increase philanthropic support for Tiffin University through effective relationship management, personalized engagement strategies, and consistent outreach.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects, focusing on individuals capable of giving at the $25,000+ level.
• Collaborate with the alumni engagement and communications teams to create impactful touchpoints and messaging.
• Oversees alumni communications, including the development and distribution of written and electronic materials.
• Develops and executes membership and sponsorship plans for LIFE@TU; supports programming and social media campaigns.

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Director of Alumni and Community Relations / Development Officer Benefits :

Established in 1888, Tiffin University offers nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, and the Arts and Sciences, all within a student-centered, community-driven environment. Known for its practical, real-world approach to education, TU combines traditional and online learning to serve students from across the U.S. and globally. Faculty members bring industry experience and valuable professional connections, helping students gain hands-on learning and career opportunities. The 153-acre main campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends historic charm with modern facilities, while programs are also offered online and internationally, including in Bucharest, Romania, and through a dual degree partnership with the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland. With over 30 majors—ranging from cybersecurity to commercial music—Tiffin University provides an education designed to deliver real-world results and lifelong value.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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