This position offers a work from home arrangement for candidates located within approximately three hours of Kingston, Ontario. The successful candidate should be available to travel to campus as needed to support meetings & team collaboration.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Associate Vice-Principal (Strategic Engagement), the Executive Director, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving provides strategic and operational leadership for Queen’s alumni engagement portfolio, including Alumni Engagement, Volunteer Programs, and Annual Giving.

The Executive

Director is a senior strategist responsible for developing and delivering an integrated approach to lifelong alumni engagement that strengthens alumni connection to Queen’s University while overseeing annual giving strategies that engage alumni and other supporters of the university, in philanthropy.

The Executive Director is accountable for advancing the alumni journey, beginning with the student experience and continuing throughout alumni life, and is accountable for how different forms of alumni participation—including experiential engagement, volunteer involvement, and philanthropy and giving—work together to strengthen lifelong relationships with Queen’s. With Queen’s alumni living and working around the world, the incumbent ensures that programs, volunteer opportunities, reunions, annual giving, and other forms of participation respond to the interests and needs of diverse alumni communities and provide meaningful opportunities to connect with Queen’s regardless of geography.

The Executive

Director is accountable for translating strategy and insight into programs and activities and for the delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the portfolio’s work.

The Executive Director serves as the senior strategic liaison to the Queen’s University Alumni Association (QUAA) Board, working in partnership with alumni volunteer leadership to advance shared priorities. Working collaboratively across Advancement and the university, the incumbent brings a deep understanding of alumni needs, interests, behaviours, and experiences to institutional priorities and works closely with Advancement Communications & Experiences and Development to strengthen alumni engagement and longer-term philanthropic relationships.

As a member of the Strategic Engagement leadership team,



the Executive Director contributes to the strategic direction and performance of Advancement and provides senior leadership and counsel on alumni engagement, volunteer participation, annual giving, and their role in building lifelong relationships between Queen’s and its alumni.

Travel within and outside of Canada is required. Work on evenings and weekends are occasionally required.

The Executive Director, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving also calls for - REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- University degree.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience and demonstrated success in a senior leadership role managing integrated, multi-channel alumni and volunteer engagement programs, with a focus on building meaningful alumni, volunteer, and donor relationships, preferably in a large, complex, and institutionally relevant setting.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and raise alumni sights, articulate aspirational goals and institutional priorities, and effectively support strategic alumni engagement, volunteer participation, and philanthropic opportunities, with a strong understanding of alumni and donor journeys and effective stewardship and recognition practices.
- Proven track record in strategy development and implementation, project planning, budget and revenue forecasting, program analysis, and meeting objectives.
- Proven ability to effectively build and manage diverse and complex volunteer relationships and partnerships that advance shared priorities and strengthen meaningful opportunities for alumni participation and service.
- Proven leadership, management, and relationship building experience, with a demonstrated ability to promote inclusion and effectively organize, motivate, and direct professional staff, volunteers and colleagues to achieve objectives; and work effectively with senior leadership and across a complex, matrixed organization.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant federal and provincial legislation and strict adherence to ethical fundraising standards affecting charities and charitable status.
- Understanding of the administrative,



academic and governance structures of the university environment and the challenges faced by post-secondary institutions.
- Demonstrated success using data, insights, and evaluation to inform strategic decisions, develop programs, and assess effectiveness of alumni engagement initiatives, combined with demonstrated ability to develop and deliver strategic communications across diverse channels and to write and edit clear, compelling content for a range of audiences and purposes.
- A valid G-Class driver’s license and passport with no travel restrictions are required.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check required.
- Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

To apply to this grade 12 (salary range $126,000- $173,000), continuing appointment, visit https://queensu.njoyn.com/cl4/xweb/xweb.asp?tbtoken=bFFeRBoXCGlxFC4lLkAuJF4DRFdUCCQ9cG1EcFJddEgjUlh%2FE2ZZKEocKkVqcGF9eAkbUxFaS3cqWA%3D%3D&chk;=ZVpaShw%3D&clid;=74827&Page;=JobDetails&Jobid;=J1026-0048&BRID;=463293⟨=1 by Sunday January 3, 2026 quoting competition J1026-0048. The Office of Advancement provides a competitive total compensation package, with salary commensurate with the applicant's relevant education and experience relative to the required qualifications as noted on the position description. The university thanks all who express an interest in this position and advises that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Office of Advancement at Queen’s is committed to embodying the principles of Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA). As an employer, we value equitable opportunities and are working to nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging for all. Additionally, we encourage candidates from equity-deserving groups and those with lived experience of marginalization and oppression (including Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, Women, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Persons with disabilities) to apply.

For more information, visit our Human Rights and Equity Office Website: http://www.queensu.ca/hreo The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We seek to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process and provide accommodations as needed for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].

📌 Executive Director, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving (Kingston)
🏢 Queen's University
📍 Kingston