Alumni Engagement & Stewardship Lead

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Great Valley is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Stewardship to cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, students, volunteers, and partners, while advancing the campus’ mission and fundraising priorities. As part of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you will help drive growth and engagement across the campus community.

The role requires leadership for endowment strategies, donor reporting, and impactful communications, with a focus on building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience planning and executing events and engagement programs
• Commitment to donor stewardship, volunteer engagement, and relationship building

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement alumni engagement programs, volunteer initiatives, and recognition opportunities
• Provide leadership for campus stewardship and endowment strategies and activities, including donor reporting, scholarship fund monitoring, and impact communications
• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications
• Build relationships with alumni through events, mentorship, advocacy, philanthropy, and volunteer service
• Create and execute donor, alumni, student, and community events, including networking, recognition, and fundraising programs
• Manage alumni awards programs and serve as liaison to local Penn State Alumni Association chapters

Skills

Event planning

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Penn State Great Valley is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Stewardship to cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, students, volunteers, and partners, while advancing the campus’ mission and fundraising priorities. As part of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you will help drive growth and engagement across the campus community.

The role requires leadership for endowment strategies, donor reporting, and impactful communications, with a focus on building