Assistant Director of Class Engagement

College of the Holy Cross•Worcester, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Class Engagement plays a critical role in fostering strong connections between alumni and the College. This position is responsible for managing class-based volunteer programs and leading milestone Reunion fundraising campaigns to drive alumni participation and philanthropic support. The Assistant Director works closely with staff colleagues and volunteers to inspire meaningful engagement, cultivate a culture of philanthropy, and achieve participation and revenue goals that support the College’s comprehensive campaign.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, with a strong understanding of and commitment to the mission of the College and the value of a liberal arts education.
Two years of successful advancement, fundraising, or related transferable experience preferred/required.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and engage effectively with a diverse range of constituents, colleagues, volunteers, and community members.
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet goals and deadlines, and work independently.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire colleagues and motivate volunteers.
Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Positive, approachable, and collaborative demeanor, with the ability to represent the College professionally and build strong relationships with internal and external constituents.
Willingness and availability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required by the needs of the position.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and support alumni class volunteers, with a particular focus on class chairs and Reunion committees.
Oversee 15-20 non-Reunion classes and three milestone classes.
Provide strategic guidance, resources, and ongoing communication to empower volunteers to promote participation and engagement to their classmates.
Support class programming and events.
Design and execute annual Reunion fundraising strategies for select milestone classes.
In coordination with Leadership Annual Giving, identify volunteer leadership, recruit committee members, manage timelines and communications for Reunion gift committees to ensure successful outcomes.
Contribute to the development of class engagement and annual giving strategies aligned with institutional goals.
Serve as the Class Engagement team lead on the College’s texting platform in order to drive participation and engagement across the division.
Monitor progress toward class participation and Reunion fundraising benchmarks; prepare regular reports on outcomes.
Utilize advancement databases and digital tools to track volunteer activity, participation rates, and donor engagement.
Serve as the Class Engagement team lead for Class Communication templates.
Stay informed about best practices in alumni engagement and apply innovative approaches to volunteer management and class fundraising.
Other duties as assigned or necessary.