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Assistant Director, Schools & Colleges Engagement

DePaul University•Chicago, IL

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 they serve. Reporting to the Director of Schools & Colleges Engagement, this role manages alumni engagement initiatives for an assigned portfolio of schools and colleges. The Assistant Director coordinates alumni events, recruits and stewards volunteers, develops targeted communications and outreach strategies, and cultivates opportunities that strengthen alumni connections. As a member of the Alumni Relations team, the Assistant Director stays informed about university initiatives and identifies opportunities for collaboration across campus. The role partners with stakeholders in assigned schools and colleges, alumni, Advancement Communications, and Alumni Relations colleagues to advance engagement goals. It also supports event planning and delivery, prepares communications and program materials, and assists with budgeting and monitoring income and expenses for alumni programming.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, with an 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-motivation and adaptability 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 in 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.
  • Represent Alumni Relations and the university in interactions with internal and external constituents.
  • Partner with Advancement Communications and colleagues to develop and implement targeted communications, including event promotions, digital and social media content, and marketing 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.
  • Coordinate and support alumni-focused events and programs, including planning, promotion, logistics, on-site staffing, volunteer coordination, and data collection.
  • Assist annually with creating the overall alumni relations programming budget and monitor income and expenses related to alumni programming throughout the year.
  • Identify opportunities to collaborate across campus and leverage university partnerships and programs to enhance alumni engagement.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
  • Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
  • Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays.

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