Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Quinnipiac University•Hamden, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and relationship-focused professional to help strengthen lifelong connections between the University and its alumni through innovative engagement strategies, meaningful volunteer experiences, and affinity-based programming. Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Assistant Director plays a key role in cultivating an engaged and connected alumni community by developing and managing alumni networks, affinity groups, and volunteer initiatives that foster pride, participation, and lasting relationships with Quinnipiac. The successful candidate will design and implement creative engagement opportunities, collaborate with campus partners, and oversee alumni benefit programs that deliver value to graduates while generating non-philanthropic revenue. As a valued member of the Advancement team, the Assistant Director will recruit, support, and recognize alumni volunteers, create programs that celebrate the diverse interests and experiences of Quinnipiac alumni, and identify opportunities to deepen alumni involvement and inspire philanthropic support. The ideal candidate is an innovative relationship builder who is passionate about creating meaningful alumni experiences that strengthen the University's mission and advance a vibrant culture of lifelong engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
1-2 years of experience in alumni relations, annual giving, volunteer management or in a higher ed or non-profit organization
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to craft messages for various audiences
Ability to successfully recruit, manage, and motivate volunteers
Strong organizational, analytical, and attention to detail skills, with demonstrated ability to assess complex situations and facilitate solutions in a collaborative manner
Exceptional customer service skills
Strong ability to engage volunteers who hold a variety of backgrounds
Strong planning, relationship building, communication and management skills are also required
Ability and willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends in support of alumni events and University programs is required
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and implementing engagement programs, affinity groups, networking initiatives is desired

Responsibilities

Lead the continued development and growth of alumni networks including affinity groups, school-based networks, and alumni communities
Create engagement strategies and programmatic opportunities tailored to these communities
Serve as primary liaison to alumni network and affinity group leaders, providing guidance, resources, and regular communication
Collaborate with campus partners to support university-wide efforts by integrating alumni into relevant initiatives
Recruit, train (where needed), support, and facilitate opportunities for alumni volunteers
Manage engagement opportunities for alumni interested in mentoring, speaking, admissions support, or student-alumni connections
Maintain a regular volunteer communications cadence
Track and analyze volunteer engagement to inform future outreach and strategy
Oversee and promote alumni benefit programs that drive non-philanthropic revenue and alumni participation (e.g., travel programs, insurance/discount partnerships, merchandise, etc.)
Collaborate with campus partners to develop revenue streams to support alumni engagement efforts
Partner with Advancement Services and Communications to promote and track alumni participation in benefit programs
Maintain program budgets, track engagement metrics, and prepare reports for leadership
Assist with day-to-day administrative needs to ensure smooth execution of programming and strategic initiatives