Assistant Director, Schools & Colleges Engagement

DePaul University•Chicago, IL

7d•$50,174 - $55,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Schools & Colleges Engagement supports the development and implementation of alumni programs and services that foster meaningful, mutually beneficial engagement and align with the strategic goals of Advancement and the schools and colleges served. The role manages alumni engagement initiatives for an assigned portfolio of schools and colleges, including alumni events, volunteer recruitment and stewardship, targeted communications, and efforts to strengthen alumni connections. As part of the Alumni Relations team, the Assistant Director stays informed about university initiatives and identifies opportunities to collaborate across campus, leveraging partnerships and programs to enhance alumni engagement. The position works with school and college stakeholders, alumni, Advancement Communications, the Director of Schools & Colleges Engagement, and Alumni Relations colleagues. It also assists in creating the annual alumni relations programming budget and monitors related income and expenses throughout the year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, with emphasis in liberal arts, communication, marketing, or a related field.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and work effectively under time constraints.
Ability to build effective, open, and communicative relationships with internal and external constituents.
Self-motivated and adaptable to a variety of tasks.
Computer literacy and database management skills.
Broad understanding of higher-education issues and knowledge of volunteer-focused environments.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders within assigned schools and colleges, serving as the primary Alumni Relations contact.
Cultivate relationships with alumni connected to assigned schools or colleges and connect them with engagement, volunteer, and philanthropic opportunities that support institutional priorities and lifelong alumni connections.
Represent Alumni Relations and the university in interactions with internal and external constituents.
Partner with Advancement Communications and colleagues to develop and implement targeted alumni-engagement communications, including event promotions, digital and social media content, marketing collateral, and other materials.
Prepare written reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate program outcomes and support departmental goals.
Collaborate with the Director of Schools & Colleges Engagement and Alumni Relations colleagues to establish strategic goals, priorities, and engagement plans aligned with Advancement and school and college objectives.
Coordinate and support alumni-focused events and programs, including planning, promotions, logistics, on-site staffing, volunteer coordination, and data collection.
Assist annually in creating the overall alumni relations programming budget.
Monitor income and expenses related to alumni programming throughout the year.
Stay informed about university initiatives and identify opportunities for collaboration across campus.