Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Middlebury College • Middlebury, VT

2d • $58,395 - $65,709

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement strengthens connections between Middlebury and its alumni community through strategic program development, events, and volunteer engagement. The position leads and coordinates initiatives across the alumni engagement portfolio and works with team members and campus stakeholders to design and deliver high-quality on-campus, regional, and virtual programs that foster meaningful, long-term alumni involvement.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position. The hiring range is $58,395–$65,709 per year. Evening and weekend work and some travel are required. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. An offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of related experience.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple events concurrently.
• Attention to detail, ability to maintain composure under pressure, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, listening, diplomacy, and tact to build relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff at all levels.
• Knowledge of desktop applications, relational databases, and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel as needed.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fundraising environment.
• Basic image-editing software skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned alumni programs and events, including regional gatherings, virtual programs, and selected on-campus events such as Homecoming, Alumni College, Volunteer Weekend, and reunions for student clubs, academic majors, or interest and affinity groups.
• Co-manage several reunion classes and collaborate with volunteers to shape programming that deepens alumni connections.
• Oversee logistics for on- and off-campus events, including venues, catering, transportation, audiovisual equipment, signage, and materials.
• Develop invitations and follow-up communications, and track attendance and engagement using NXT/Raiser’s Edge.
• Analyze event outcomes and recommend improvements for future programming.
• Build relationships with alumni leaders and volunteers to support engagement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively and represent Middlebury in a variety of settings with members of the alumni community.
• Create and deliver mutually beneficial engagement opportunities in collaboration with campus partners, including faculty, Athletics, the Center for Careers and Internships, and student organizations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, disability, and vision benefits.
• Retirement matching.
• Time-away program of up to 34 days per year, increasing with length of service.
• Educational assistance programs.
• MiddCard access to athletic facilities, college-store discounts, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events; spouses or domestic partners may receive a card with the same privileges.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College’s Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course, and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Partner Inclusion Program offering support services to spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.

What This Job Offers

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