Job Description

 

New Mexico Military Institute

Employment Opportunity
Deputy Director of Alumni Relations & Institutional Advancement

About New Mexico Military Institute:
NMMI is a state-supported, co-educational college preparatory
high school and junior college, complete with Junior and Senior ROTC programs. With a Corps of Cadets
numbering up to 1000 young men and women, NMMI provides an accredited college preparatory curriculum
on the high school level.

Position:
The Deputy Director of Alumni Relations and Institutional Advancement will serve under the direction of the Director of Alumni Relations & Institutional Advancement. The Deputy Director provides strategic oversight of planned & major giving, capital campaigns, leading Alumni outreach/engagement, fundraising efforts, and managing stewardship activities. This is a 12-month, exempt, full-time position.

 

The salary range is $75,000.00 to $80,000.00. The job description is available upon request.

Tasks:
 Essential responsibilities are to maintain, categorize, administer, and actively manage a prospect pool of approximately 100-150 alumni,parents, and friends of NMMI

 Develop and implement a planned giving program.

 Identify and prepare solicitation strategies for identified prospects, most rated $25,000 to $100,000+

 Solicit and secure major gifts, planned gifts, and annual giving commitments from these prospects.

 Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:
 Previous experience with fundraising at an educational institution.

 Experience managing in an office setting.

 Working knowledge of events, event planning and execution.

 Budget management and maintenance to include reconciliation and other aspects.

 Knowledge of fundraising philosophies and approaches.

 Previous experience working in higher education.

Qualifications:

Required:

 Bachelor's degree.

 Previous supervisory experience.

 A minimum of two to four years of fundraising experience.

 Satisfactory driving record and current driver’s license to operate NMMI vehicles.

Preferred:

 Prior experience working with alumni/volunteers.

 Master’s Degree.

 Prior experience in fundraising at an educational institution.

Why Should You Apply?

 NM Educational Retirement Board (ERB) pension plan through the State of New Mexico.

 Competitive pay.

 Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through the State of New Mexico.

 Positive workplace culture; supportive and encouraging team.

 Opportunity to work with and meet diverse staff, faculty, and cadets.

 Paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

 Development opportunities.

How to Apply: Send your application and resume, transcripts, and a letter of interest to the NMMI HR Office located in Luna Hall, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201, or email employment@nmmi.edu. Applications are located at: https://www.nmmi.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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