Alumni Engagement Director - Stewardship & Outreach

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations on the Boston University Medical Campus to expand engagement and philanthropy among alumni and students across MD, PhD, and Master’s programs.

You will build lasting relationships, develop engagement strategies, and recruit/ steward volunteers while collaborating with central ARCE and school leadership to advance fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in alumni relations or related donor engagement roles.
• Experience in higher education advancement is preferred.
• Strong organizational and deadline-driven work style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with alumni and students to boost engagement and philanthropy.
• Develop and manage strategies to encourage participation and volunteer involvement.
• Collaborate with School Development, ARCE, and leadership to strengthen alumni connections.
• Support fundraising goals and coordinate events and programs.

Skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Event coordination

Communication (verbal & written)

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Alumni database management

Team leadership

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Alumni database software

CRM systems

Job description

Boston University is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations on the Boston University Medical Campus to expand engagement and philanthropy among alumni and students across MD, PhD, and Master’s programs.

You will build lasting relationships, develop engagement strategies, and recruit/ steward volunteers while collaborating with central ARCE and school leadership to advance fundraising goals.