Associate Director of Alumni Engagement

Dartmouth College•Hanover, NH

73d•$75,300 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In support of Dartmouth's Alumni Relations mission, the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement plays a leadership role in managing alumni engagement strategies for 90,000+ alumni around the world. This position supports strategic volunteer partnerships and hands on leadership to alumni organizations (class, clubs, and groups). Works with volunteer leadership boards, volunteer groups, internal campus partners, ad hoc committees, and task forces and builds connections between alumni and Dartmouth. Works with internal stakeholders, operations and engagement strategy teams, campus partners and Advancement colleagues to ensure alignment of alumni engagement efforts with broader institutional goals and to support the multifaceted goals of alumni engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of advancement experience in a complex college or university development operation or the equivalent
Volunteer management experience, ability to lead through change, motivate and inspire volunteers
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); demonstrated ability to influence diverse constituencies and lead meetings and trainings
Demonstrated initiative, creative energy, and ability to manage complex projects, events, and competing priorities
Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with strong planning and organizational skills and attention to detail
Aptness to prioritize a myriad of assignments such that deadlines and outcomes are ultimately met without constant supervision
Ability to articulate the purposes and programs of Dartmouth to individuals and groups
Maturity, intelligence, and professionalism that earn the respect of colleagues
Collaborator who works well as part of multiple teams
Experience employing technology and data analytics to optimize volunteer engagement
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel, work nights and weekends

Responsibilities

Regional Engagement & Strategy
Participates in developing both long-term and short-term strategies for Dartmouth's regional alumni engagement across domestic and international regions. Addresses complex, multifaceted challenges and opportunities while aligning strategic initiatives and engagement efforts with Dartmouth's institutional goals and objectives, ensuring cross-departmental coordination to achieve maximum impact and success. Identifies and proposes opportunities to expand alumni and volunteer engagement, leveraging data to inform decisions and efficiencies.,
Performs work with minimal guidance managing special projects as assigned. Collaborates closely with the Alumni Experience and Operations teams to align shared goals and outcomes, through regular communication and joint efforts to deliver programs and strategies.
Tracks progress and measures the impact of engagement initiatives, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
Oversees a portfolio of regions and volunteers, providing guidance and support for long-term success.
Collaborates with volunteers to maintain and enhance Dartmouth's reputation and presence in key markets and creates sustainable volunteer structures in alumni organizations.
Implements in person and virtual programs (e.g., Dartmouth on Location, expert panels) and networking events.
Volunteer and Stakeholder Management
Trains, onboards, and manages alumni volunteers.
Manages a balanced alumni volunteer portfolio of volunteers including clubs, classes, interviewers, and groups.
Works with high-level alumni volunteer groups, including Alumni Council Committees, DEDs, and volunteer leadership boards (such as CEC and COAEB).
Serves as a liaison to campus partners (e.g., Athletics, Student Life, Admissions, Community and Campus Life, Irving, the Hop) for regional and volunteer-related efforts. Develops relationships with alumni leaders and campus partners to improve the understanding of Dartmouth held by alumni.
Communicates with alumni, volunteers, senior administration, and faculty to execute engagement strategies.
Oversees final briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, messaging alignment, and timely sign-off for major alumni events and programs.
Strategic Relationship Management
Coordinates with the broader Advancement team to ensure consistent alumni communications, event and reunion planning, and volunteer engagement.
Works with colleagues in Advancement and campus partners to develop and execute new engagement opportunities to meet the changing needs and expectations of alumni.
Considers and recommends approaches to reach out to other audiences within the Dartmouth family to increase engagement. Manages and proposes engagement strategies for targeted alumni segments (e.g., young alumni, international alumni), connecting alumni with off-campus programs and global events and other relevant areas.
Serves as a leader to execute new initiatives or improve existing ones that offer alumni access to resources at Dartmouth in ways that enrich their intellectual, professional, and personal lives.
Introduces creative, strategic, and tactical thinking to outreach planning efforts to enhance Dartmouth's reputation and showcase the intellectual strengths of the College and help to advance Fosters strong relationships with alumni by engaging them in the life of the institution and with one another. Provides updates on the institution's mission and vision through informal networking. Participates in creating a strong and enduring culture of volunteerism at Dartmouth and takes full advantage of Dartmouth's extraordinary community of graduates and all that they have to offer.
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned