Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement
Allegheny College

Job Info

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Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement September 11th 2024
Tagged: Development and Alumni Affairs

ROLE TITLE: Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement

POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement

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Summary of Position

The Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement works with the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement and the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement to develop and execute engagement strategies which utilize events and programming to help build a culture of philanthropy among the College's current and future alumni. Manages and executes Reunion Weekend, leveraging cross-campus partnerships via Gold Event model. Partners with regional advancement officers, volunteers, athletics, admissions, academic departments, the President's office, and Marketing and Communications to plan in-person events that strengthen alumni connections on campus and regional, coordinating event details and logistics. Liaises with the admissions office to execute alumni engagement strategies that support enrollment goals.

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As the Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement, you will:

• In partnership with the Reunion Weekend planning committee (Gold/Tier 1), plan and implement reunion weekend, including all related mailings; collaborate with the Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Senior Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement, reunion committees and others to facilitate an exceptional experience for alumni and guests.
• In partnership with campus partners, plan and implement regional alumni programs and events, including all related mailings to facilitate an exceptional experience for alumni and guests
• Executes alumni engagement strategies supporting Enrollment goals; liaises with partners in admissions office to ensure 100% of requests for volunteers and connections are met, supports volunteer activities and communications, facilitates timely feedback to volunteers and campus partners.
• Manages semi-annual solicitation, installation, and ordering of engraved bricks. Manages supplies of alumni giveaways. Supports annual alumni awards nomination process. Support Gator Give Day and meet customer service needs.
• Occasional Overnight Travel required

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Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but will consider years experience in high education and donor relations in lieu of a degree.
• 1-3 years of relative experience to the position's essential functions
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills and enthusiasm for working with diverse populations are a must.
• Comfortable and competent in quantitative work, possess strong computing skills and have the ability to learn new software.
• The ability to recruit, motivate and manage volunteers and donors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a highly collaborative environment
• Demonstrated and extensive problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to build relationships and foster relationship development

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YOUR COMPENSATION

New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

This is a non-exempt position and the starting pay rate range for this position is $19.20 per hour.

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THE HIRING PROCESS

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or by e-mail to employment@allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation's oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor for graduation, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path in the sciences and humanities for educational depth and intellectual growth. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 44 colleges featured in Loren Pope's "Colleges That Change Lives." In its 2022 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country's top 100 national liberal arts colleges - and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate teaching.

Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, creed, national/ethnic origin, ancestry, veterans, handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, or members of other underrepresented groups.

Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources.

Visit the Allegheny College Web Site at www.allegheny.edu

posted 09/11/2024

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