Alumni Association Board
The Alumni Association Board of Directors is composed of a valued cross section of Wagner's many talented alumni. Together, we embody and foster a spirit of loyalty through involvement and lifelong commitment to our alma mater. We strive to strengthen the relationships between alumni, students, and the College by motivating alumni to be connected to their alma mater through events, communication and philanthropy. The board has numerous ways of garnering involvement, and we focus extra attention on signature events like Wagner Weekend, Annual Day of Giving, and Career Conversations where we make an even bigger impact.
Did you know that being on the board is mutually rewarding? Our members inherently:
- Expand their network of executives and senior-level professionals across various industries and position types
- Increase their sense of connection to the College through regular engagement with alumni, administration, trustees and the student body
- Gain new knowledge about higher education and its unique challenges
- See their ideas appreciated, taken seriously, and often implemented!
- Learn new strategic, tactical and creative skills
- Feel self-fulfilled in giving their time to a not-for-profit
About the role of Alumni Board Member
We are looking for a Board Member to apply their time, experience and passion so that the board can collectively fulfill its mission. All members are placed on a specific committee that focuses on delivering results for a key growth opportunity, such as events, communications, philanthropy, and board member recruitment and engagement. In this role, regardless of committee assignment, you will be expected to:
- Be engaged in meetings by actively sharing ideas, providing status updates and highlighting opportunities and risks
- Co-develop, with committee chair and members, specific and measurable annual goals
- Deliver on tasks and projects that allow the board and committee to reach its goals
- Represent the strength, connectedness and success of alumni when attending events
- Amplify marketing efforts through peer outreach and social ambassadorship
- Recommend and implement improvements to committee operations and processes
- Identify, engage and recruit future Board Members
- Be an example for annual alumni giving and philanthropy
The role has a three-year minimum term limit and a consecutive six-year term limit. This is a volunteer position.
Who you are
- A graduate of a Wagner College undergraduate or graduate program
- Have a record of strong leadership, critical thinking, and tactical problem-solving during your professional and/or collegiate career
- Are a strong communicator that can engage, persuade, and collaborate with a diverse set of constituents including alumni, students, parents, professors, and administrators, to name a few.
- Have actively engaged with the College either by participating in College events, or close partnership with organizations or departments in an advisory/mentorship capacity.
- Are able to dedicate between 24-48 hours throughout the year to:
- Five 4-hour Saturday board meetings, preferably in-person
- Virtual committee meetings and delivering on assigned work approximately 2-4 hours per month
- Attending at least one College signature or local event, or, hosting an in-person or virtual event in partnership with Office of Alumni Relations, or, with Executive Committee approval, dedicating at least 10 hours towards directly supporting the needs of a College department or association (i.e. Business or Nursing School)
- You are able to make an annual donation to the College and have aspirations to reach Inner Circle donation status or higher
Wagner College Alumni Association Board of Directors provides equal membership opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, disability or genetics.
To learn more about the Alumni Association Board and who we are, check out our website!
If you are interested in being considered for the alumni board, please complete the form below and we'll contact you!