Alumni Engagement Assistant Director in Development

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Office of Development and Alumni Engagement seeks an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to build lifelong connections between alumni and the university. You will oversee broad engagement programs, reunions, regional events, and signature initiatives, while aligning school and institution-wide strategies and recognition efforts.

The role emphasizes strategic engagement, event planning, communications, and relationship-building, with hybrid work and evening/weekend event

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Six years of related professional experience required.
• Experience in higher education, alumni relations, or nonprofit setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead alumni engagement strategies and programs that foster lifelong relationships with UTHealth Houston.
• Develop and execute institution-wide and school-specific alumni events, programs, and volunteer opportunities.
• Coordinate institution-wide alumni awards, recognition programs, and related engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with school-based and university partners to ensure a coordinated and impactful outreach and engagement.

Skills

Event planning

Communications

Relationship-building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

UTHealth Houston's Office of Development and Alumni Engagement is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to lead initiatives that strengthen lifelong relationships between alumni and the university. This role is responsible for developing and implementing a broad range of alumni engagement programs, events, and recognition opportunities that foster meaningful connections with graduates across UTHealth Houston. The Assistant Director will oversee institution-wide and school-specific engagement strategies, including reunions, receptions, regional events, networking opportunities, and signature alumni programs. The position also manages alumni awards and recognition initiatives, while partnering closely with colleagues across the university to align outreach efforts, enhance alumni participation, and support strategic engagement goals.

What we do here changes the world.

UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave.

It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees!

As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead alumni engagement strategies and programs that foster meaningful connections and lifelong relationships with UTHealth Houston.
• Develop and execute institution-wide and school-specific alumni events, programs, and volunteer opportunities.
• Coordinate institution-wide alumni awards, recognition programs, and related engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with school-based and university partners to ensure a coordinated and impactful approach to alumni outreach and engagement.

What We're Looking For

This position follows a hybrid work schedule with flexibility; however, attendance at evening and occasional weekend events is required. Ideal candidates will have experience in higher education, healthcare, nonprofit engagement, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field. You will be joining a collaborative team focused on creating meaningful alumni experiences through a combination of strategic engagement, event planning, communications, and relationship-building.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Executes alumni engagement programs, events, and experiences in alignment with established plans, timelines, and engagement goals. Uses project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) to manage tasks, update timelines, and support transparency and coordination throughout program and event execution.
• Supports the development and distribution of communications related to alumni programs and events, including invitations, reminders, and follow-up messaging, in coordination with alumni engagement leadership and communications partners. Ensures communications are accurate, timely, and aligned with institutional messaging and branding standards.
• Coordinates with school-based contacts, vendors, and internal partners to support alumni engagement activities and ensure logistical readiness. Serves as a point of contact for alumni participants related to event details and program logistics.
• Tracks participation, registrations, and engagement data for alumni programs and events. Maintains accurate records and timely data entry in CRM systems and related tools.
• Supports assigned budgets by tracking expenses and processing payments in accordance with institutional policies. Ensure compliance with institutional procedures, risk management requirements, and event-related guidelines.
• Ability to travel, staff events, and work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

At least a Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.

Minimum Experience

You must have six (6) years of related professional experience, and at least that is required Experience in higher education, alumni relations, academic health care, or other non-profit setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code
• 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
• 791.4.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.