Associate Director of Volunteer Engagement

Vassar College•Poughkeepsie, NY

About The Position

Vassar College is seeking an Associate Director of Volunteer Engagement to join the Advancement Department. This role reports to the Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement and Reunion and is responsible for managing the entire volunteer engagement cycle for class-based engagement volunteers who have celebrated a 50th Reunion. This includes recruitment, training, relationship management, evaluation, and recognition of these non-fundraising volunteers. The Associate Director will also lead the development of lectures, panels, and tours for Reunion weekend. The position emphasizes building community, sustainability, and excellence in all programming.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in alum relations or similar constituent relations role, ideally in a liberal arts college setting.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and program planning skills.
Competence with CRM databases, Google Suite Applications (or similar), video conferencing, and other standard office technologies.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends and occasionally travel.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in event management or a related field.
Experience working in a higher education or fundraising environment.
Knowledge of trends in alumni relations, donor engagement, and nonprofit events.
A creative and forward-thinking approach to event planning and problem-solving.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Senior Director and other Advancement colleagues to develop and execute plans that move non-fundraising class volunteers through all phases of the volunteer engagement cycle by reunion cohorts.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and campus partners to plan, support and/or deliver class-based Reunions and Mini-Reunions, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and values.
Set clear expectations for the Office Specialist and manage performance accordingly.
Proactively cultivate and nurture relationships with volunteers, colleagues and campus partners to ensure the successful completion of annual goals and objectives.
Copy/edit class engagement communications for all classes within the Volunteer Engagement and Reunion team.
Set annual performance goals and conduct ongoing analysis of KPIs for the Director, as requested.