Assistant Director Alumni Groups

University of Dayton, Ohio•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Assistant Director Alumni Programs works with the Alumni Relations and Engagement team to advance relationships with alumni and constituents, strengthen the University of Dayton’s brand, and increase engagement across the university community, with a specific focus on reunion celebrations and alumni groups. Reporting directly to the Associate Director, Alumni Reunion and Alumni Programs, this role builds relationships with diverse alumni and constituents through meaningful volunteer opportunities that activate engagement and support inclusive excellence, Marianist values, and the alumni association’s commitment to community. The position connects alumni based on their student experiences, strengthens alumni affinity to the university, and develops a pipeline of diverse, engaged alumni and volunteer leaders whose involvement supports current and future students. The Assistant Director anticipates and responds to alumni interests and program needs, uses outreach methods suited to the diverse and global UD alumni community, and applies data collection and analysis to strategic decision-making. The role also collaborates with and supports colleagues in alumni relations and engagement, annual giving, and the broader division and campus community. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or five years of experience in marketing, communications, or related fields.
Two years of experience planning, evaluating, and building programs in alumni relations, or two years of work in diversity and inclusion, marketing, volunteer management, communications, or project management; student leadership experience may count.
Proven relationship-building, volunteer leader recruitment, training, and stewardship skills.
Successful experience working with people from socially and culturally diverse communities.
Experience using current best practices and engagement metrics in alumni relations or a related area.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in software applications, including MS Office and a CRM database.
Willingness and ability to travel and work evenings and weekends with some frequency.
Valid driver’s license, low-risk driving record, and ability to be insured by the University.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of the University of Dayton.
Three or more years of experience in alumni relations and/or development.
Experience managing leadership volunteers within a comprehensive fundraising effort.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues in areas such as admissions, career services, communications, and advancement, both internally and externally.
Comfort in an entrepreneurial environment.
Effective interpersonal communication skills for working with alumni, volunteers, and university staff.
Commitment to the University’s Catholic Marianist character, personal integrity, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Advance relationships with alumni and constituents to strengthen the university’s brand and engagement across its community.
Focus on reunion celebrations and alumni groups.
Build relationships with diverse alumni and constituents through meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Connect alumni based on their student experiences and strengthen their affinity to the university.
Develop a pipeline of diverse, engaged alumni and volunteer leaders to support current and future students.
Anticipate and respond to alumni interests and desired programs.
Use effective outreach and communication methods that reflect the diverse and global UD alumni community.
Use data collection and analysis as a core part of strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with and support colleagues in alumni relations and engagement, annual giving, the division, and the campus community.
Work with volunteer leaders by recruiting, training, and stewarding them.