Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Middlebury College • Middlebury, VT

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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, partnering with colleagues 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. The 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 required.
• Three years of related experience required.
• Well organized and able to manage multiple events concurrently.
• Detail-oriented, able to work well and maintain composure under pressure, and able to solve problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong 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.
• Availability for required evening and weekend work and some travel.

Nice To Haves

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

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, and interest or 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 needs, 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 to future programming.
• Build relationships with alumni leaders and volunteers to support engagement initiatives.
• Represent Middlebury and communicate effectively with a wide range of 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Generous retirement matching
• Vision benefits
• Time-away program of up to 34 days per year, increasing with length of service
• Educational assistance programs
• Access to athletic facilities, college store discounts, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events through MiddCard privileges
• Spouses or domestic partners may receive a MiddCard 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 support services for spouses and partners of Middlebury employees

What This Job Offers

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