Teams at Point Loma Nazarene University

Directs PLNU’s community and strategic partnership initiatives, building relationships with businesses, nonprofits, healthcare, education, and other sectors. Oversees partnership agreements, sponsorships, advisory boards, alumni mentorship, donor engagement, and university-wide coordination. Leads selection and adoption of a CRM or partnership tracking system, develops reporting dashboards, and aligns external engagement with institutional priorities. The role also supports workforce pathways, internships, tuition benefits, and career opportunities for students.

Supports the university Records Office by assisting students, faculty, and staff with academic policies, degree requirements, transfer advising, and records processes. Evaluates and enters academic data accurately, maintains spreadsheets and systems, provides front-office customer service, communicates with campus departments, and assists with commencement ceremonies. Requires strong organization, confidentiality, communication, independent judgment, and attention to detail in a busy environment.

Lead and improve the university donor stewardship program, managing communications, recognition, giving societies, events, scholarship and endowment stewardship, data-driven evaluation, and collaboration across campus. Plan donor events, supervise student workers, and ensure timely donor recognition while supporting campaign and prospect management.