Alumni Engagement Director - Northeast Events & Programs

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University in New York City seeks an experienced professional to manage alumni events and university programs across the Northeast. You will plan events aligned with university priorities, including student engagement, career services, donors, affinity groups, and lifelong learning, handling concept creation, venue scouting, run-of-show documents, and on-site execution.

The role oversees contracts and vendors, partners with colleges and units, and coordinates online platforms and social

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3–5 years in alumni engagement, events, development, or higher education preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with digital communications (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) preferred.
• Graphic design skills desirable (Canva/Photoshop).
• Ability to work non-business hours including nights, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of alumni events in the Northeast, including concept development, venue scouting, run-of-show documents, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Maintain event files, participation metrics, and revenue/expenditures; manage contracts and vendors.
• Build/maintain relationships with alumni and campus partners; grow engagement and donor involvement.
• Oversee regional social media content to promote alumni initiatives and events; supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Project management

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Canva

Photoshop

Social media tools

Job description

Syracuse University in New York City seeks an experienced professional to manage alumni events and university programs across the Northeast. You will plan events aligned with university priorities, including student engagement, career services, donors, affinity groups, and lifelong learning, handling concept creation, venue scouting, run-of-show documents, and on-site execution.

The role oversees contracts and vendors, partners with colleges and units, and coordinates online platforms and social