Alumni Engagement Director, Boards & Events

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks an Assistant Director, Alumni Relations, Boards and Events for CALS Advancement in Blacksburg. This role engages volunteers, alumni and donors, coordinating boards and signature events to strengthen CALS and VCE connections.

You will manage the CALS Alumni Organization’s operations, advise college boards, and collaborate across university offices to deliver well-organized, mission-aligned engagement experiences, including local and virtual programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and extensive professional experience in alumni relations, advancement, event management, or a related area.
• Experience planning and executing programs or events and coordinating boards, committees, or volunteer groups.
• Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, budgets, vendors, and event logistics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteer board engagement and alumni programs to strengthen CALS and VCE relationships.
• Manage operations of the CALS Alumni Organization and provide guidance to departmental advisory boards.
• Plan and execute local, regional, virtual, and signature events with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Alumni relations

Event management

Board coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Blackbaud/AIMS

Job description

Virginia Tech seeks an Assistant Director, Alumni Relations, Boards and Events for CALS Advancement in Blacksburg. This role engages volunteers, alumni and donors, coordinating boards and signature events to strengthen CALS and VCE connections.

You will manage the CALS Alumni Organization’s operations, advise college boards, and collaborate across university offices to deliver well-organized, mission-aligned engagement experiences, including local and virtual programs.