Assistant Director Alumni Engagement - 530959

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement generates support for the University through alumni engagement and develops, plans, and implements programs and special events. The role develops, markets, and executes programming for new graduates, cultivates young alumni to encourage chapter involvement, and focuses on engagement and fundraising for scholarships and student recruitment. The position manages assigned engagement opportunities and programming from pre-planning through onsite management and follow-up. It designs and executes events within established timelines and budgets, collaborates with campus partners and the NAA Board of Directors, and researches industry trends and event ideas to deliver engaging experiences for donors, alumni, and prospective donors. The role also manages the 18Under31 young alumni awards program and develops, markets, and executes domestic and international alumni travel programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience, or a master's degree.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Must be at least 19 years old at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report compliant 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 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 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

Generate support for the University through alumni engagement.
Develop, plan, and implement programs and special events.
Develop, market, and execute new graduate programming.
Identify and cultivate young alumni to increase 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 events that foster alumni engagement.
Research industry trends and event ideas, with a focus on young alumni engagement programming.
Manage the 18Under31 young alumni awards program.
Develop, market, and execute international and domestic alumni travel programs.