Assistant Director Alumni Relations

Job Description

  • Job code: 010614
  • Pay grade: F
  • Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Manages alumni initiatives and programs on behalf of University Advancement.

Major duties

  • Manages Alumni Relations initiatives and projects that link alumni with potential and current students.
  • Creates and implement initiatives, including communication, events, and special projects to engage alumni of all ages in the life of the University.
  • Supports targeted projects and events with the Alumni Association and campus partners.
  • Coordinates with relevant departments for annual student and resident graduate data uploads to the alumni database, ensuring accuracy.
  • Acquires knowledge of modern technology and policy revisions.
  • Plans and executes multiple projects, programs, and activities as assigned.
  • Establishes initiatives focused on diverse alumni and programs, enhancing communication and visibility among all alumni.
  • Collaborates with other staff members within University Advancement and University partners to achieve the goals of the position.
  • Tracks alumni relations activities in the database and responds to alumni communication in a timely manner.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Required experience

  • Two years' relevant experience.
  • Supervisory or lead experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work well as a contributing team member within a complex organization requiring collaboration, teamwork, and communication.
  • Experience using relational databases and software applications.
  • Demonstrated ability in persuasive communication, both written and oral.

Physical requirements

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2024-09-13

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.