Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

Indiana Tech•Fort Wayne, IN

23h

About The Position

Indiana Tech is seeking an enthusiastic and mission‑driven professional to join our Institutional Advancement team as the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. This role plays a key part in strengthening lifelong connections with our alumni community through engaging events, meaningful communication, and supportive donor‑relations efforts. Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for building relationships that advance the university’s culture of engagement and philanthropy. This position is a vital component of the Indiana Tech Institutional Advancement team. The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations supports alumni engagement, events, and donor relations initiatives. This role will work closely with the Director of Alumni Relations to strengthen relationships with alumni and foster a culture of giving. While experience in this field is not mandatory, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team are essential. Transferable skills in event planning, relationship building, and communications are beneficial.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
Strong alignment with the philosophy and mission/values of Indiana Tech.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Well organized, able to prioritize, and ability to confidently troubleshoot during public events.
Comfortable with public speaking to small to medium groups.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Energetic, coachable, outgoing, with a positive attitude.
Word: Intermediate
Excel: Intermediate
Outlook: Intermediate
PowerPoint: Intermediate
Database: Intermediate
Data Entry: Intermediate
2-5 years of work experience in relatable field.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates who are alumni of Indiana Tech.
An interest in fundraising is beneficial.
Experience in alumni relations and fundraising is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing alumni events, reunions, and engagement activities to strengthen alumni connections with the university.
Oversee event timelines and deliverables, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and within the assigned event budget.
Execute day-of event logistics while acting as event host.
Help create and maintain communication channels to inform alumni about university updates and events. Communication formats: print, email, and social media platforms.
Assist with maintaining alumni information on the Indiana Tech website.
Attend alumni association board and committee meetings.
Create relationships with alumni to grow event attendance and volunteer participation.
Engage with alumni and donors to encourage their participation in annual giving efforts.
Assist in stewardship efforts by recognizing and expressing appreciation to alumni.
Work within the alumni database to search and update alumni records.
Utilize database systems to set up event registration, send communication, and track alumni engagement.
Research alumni backgrounds and interests to tailor engagement strategies.
Complete other duties as assigned.