Executive Director, Alumni Engagement Greater Houston, TX Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Alumni Engagement to provide vision and leadership for a comprehensive, organization-wide engagement program. The role will develop a cohesive strategy that builds lifelong relationships with alumni, families, and students, while aligning initiatives with institutional priorities and philanthropic goals. Responsibilities include establishing engagement standards and metrics, advising senior leaders on best practices, overseeing resources, and coordinating consistent communications and school-specific plans. The Executive Director will also build and guide an alumni board, partner with fundraising teams on giving strategies, and manage and develop direct reports. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. At least seven years of progressively responsible experience leading alumni engagement and events in higher education, academic healthcare, or another nonprofit setting is required, along with two years of management experience. The role calls for strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, budget oversight, and the ability to use data and metrics to strengthen engagement and philanthropic participation. Candidates must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed, and must reside and work in Texas.

Hiring Company

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)