Associate Director of Alumni Relations, Affinity & Engagement Programs (Administrator I) - Alumni Relations

California State University System • San Francisco, CA

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

San Francisco State University is seeking a dynamic and strategic professional to serve as the Associate Director of Alumni Relations - Affinity & Engagement Programs. This role is responsible for developing and managing alumni affinity groups, enhancing on-campus alumni engagement, and expanding outreach to alumni in their workplaces and regions. The ideal candidate will be a relationship-builder with a passion for inclusive engagement, strategic collaboration, and alumni relations best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in alumni relations, student affairs, community engagement, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, volunteer management, and event planning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in higher education, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Experience working with affinity groups or identity-based communities.
• Familiarity with alumni engagement platforms and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, launch, and manage alumni affinity groups based on college, major, region (including international), personal interest, and identity.
• Serve as the primary liaison for affinity group leaders, providing strategic guidance, resources, and ongoing support.
• Host information sessions and workshops for alumni interested in joining or launching new affinity groups.
• Create and maintain "event toolboxes" to support regional and identity-based alumni groups in planning and executing events.
• Design and implement opportunities for alumni to engage with the university community through campus events, mentorship programs, and student-alumni initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate alumni into academic, cultural, and career development programming.
• Lead planning and execution of on-campus alumni events that foster pride, connection, and intergenerational engagement.
• Collaborate with individual college partners to enhance, promote, and further develop their alumni engagement and outreach strategies.
• Lead the new "Alumni @ Work" initiative by coordinating on-site visits, networking mixers, and career panels at alumni workplaces.
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni in key regions and industries to strengthen professional networks and university visibility.
• Support regional alumni groups in organizing events and maintaining active engagement.
• Work with Career & Leadership Development team to ensure cohesive programming and shared goals.
• Stay current with alumni relations best practices and incorporate data-driven strategies and inclusive engagement models.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback, participation metrics, and impact assessments.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to increase the percentage of alumni participating in university-sponsored activities and engaging through communication channels.
• Utilizing segmentation, personalized outreach, and multi-channel communication to foster meaningful connections
• Leveraging data analytics to identify engagement trends and opportunities, with the goal of building a robust pipeline for future alumni donors
• Incorporating industry best practices to align engagement efforts with philanthropic outcomes.

Benefits

• Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions.
• SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.
• We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees