Alumni Engagement Lead — Regional Programs & Network Growth

Lesley; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition programs

Job summary

Lesley University is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to join the Advancement team in Cambridge, MA. You will develop and implement a comprehensive engagement program to build lifelong connections among alumni, leveraging digital channels, regional programming, and volunteer networks.

You will lead communications via Mailchimp, recruit alumni volunteers, and manage the Alumni Council, ensuring alignment with university priorities and advancement goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in alumni relations or related field.
• Experience developing engagement programs and recruiting volunteers.
• Experience with Mailchimp or similar platform.
• Experience managing digital communities or alumni networks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally or nationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive alumni engagement program.
• Grow and strengthen Lesley's alumni network through digital engagement, regional programming, professional networking, alumni cohorts, and volunteer programs.
• Recruit alumni volunteers and ambassadors; manage the Alumni Council.
• Create and execute strategic communications through Mailchimp; monitor engagement metrics and refine strategies.
• Collaborate with the Advancement team to deepen alumni relationships and align with university priorities; support the Alumni Council and volunteers.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Communication skills

Event planning

Volunteer management

Data-driven

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Mailchimp

Hivebrite

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Lesley University is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to join the Advancement team in Cambridge, MA. You will develop and implement a comprehensive engagement program to build lifelong connections among alumni, leveraging digital channels, regional programming, and volunteer networks.

You will lead communications via Mailchimp, recruit alumni volunteers, and manage the Alumni Council, ensuring alignment with university priorities and advancement goals.