Associate Director, Alumni Relations & Stakeholder Services

A student’s relationship with SAIT doesn’t end at convocation — we are proud of the life-long relationships we have with our alumni. The Alumni and Development department shares SAIT’s story, connects donors to incredible people, projects and experiences. SAIT is fortunate to receive financial support from our alumni family, industry and community at large. If you’re passionate about nurturing the connections between SAIT and our alumni family, we want to meet you. 

The Opportunity

This position oversees alumni engagement, donor relations, communications and event management functions that support relationship building and fund development initiatives at SAIT. Alumni and Development is responsible for the stewardship of almost 200,000 active alumni and more than 4,500 donors.

This leadership role is a key member of the Advancement Leadership Team and focuses on developing and executing the vision and strategic direction for alumni engagement strategies and initiatives, as well as donor stewardship strategies, all aimed at building

loyalty, giving and lifelong engagement.

You'll play a critical role in:

·          Driving alumni engagement and participation

·          Donor stewardship and recognition

·          The Real Futures Campaign, a significant institutional initiative to raise $150m supporting what, who and how we teach

·          Implementing a new CRM system within the business operations of Alumni & Development

·          Planning and execution of the grand opening of the new Taylor Family Campus Centre

Look forward to leading a high performing team focused on exceptional customer service to internal constituents and key external partners and apply today!

Job classification : Associate Director M1769

Salary range: $121,000 - $148,000  

Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posting closing date: September 7, 2025

About SAIT

 

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers , we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.

 

Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.

 

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. It creates the conditions for a healthy campus where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to succeed. SAIT values fairness, shared accountability and the importance of representation. The institution expects a commitment from its students and employees to continuously develop an equitable and inclusive mindset that celebrates diverse experiences and perspectives. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.

 

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