Assistant Director Alumni Engagement - 530959

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

2d • $54,000 - $67,500

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement generates support for the University through alumni engagement by developing, planning, and implementing programs and special events. The position develops, markets, and executes new graduate programming and identifies and cultivates young alumni to encourage involvement in chapters. It focuses on engagement and fundraising for scholarships and student recruitment.

The Assistant Director provides pre-planning, onsite management, and follow-up for assigned engagement opportunities and programming, and designs, develops, and executes events within timeline and budget parameters. The role collaborates with campus partners and the NAA Board of Directors to create impactful events. It researches industry trends and event ideas to keep programming fresh and engaging for donors, alumni, and prospective donors, with a particular focus on young alumni. The position manages the 18Under31 young alumni awards program and develops, markets, and executes international and domestic alumni travel programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience, or a master's degree.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• At least 19 years of age at time of hire and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report in compliance with University policies; applicants under 21 will have some driving restrictions.
• Ability to travel extensively and work nights and weekends as required.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Ability to navigate all social media platforms.
• Ability to work effectively with others on program and project development.
• Ability to foster on-campus partnerships and create mutually beneficial relationships.
• Final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including review of information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in communications, development, sales, public relations, or alumni affairs.
• Some budgeting experience.
• Experience working effectively with various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, market, and execute new graduate programming.
• Identify and cultivate young alumni to encourage involvement in chapters.
• Focus on engagement and fundraising for scholarships and student recruitment.
• Provide pre-planning, onsite management, and follow-up for assigned engagement opportunities and programming.
• Design, develop, and execute events within timeline and budget parameters.
• Collaborate with campus partners and the NAA Board of Directors to create impactful alumni engagement events.
• Research industry trends and event ideas to ensure programming is fresh and engaging, particularly for young alumni.
• Manage the 18Under31 young alumni awards program.
• Develop, market, and execute international and domestic alumni travel programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level