Alumni Engagement & Stewardship Leader

Penn State University; Valley Center (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University seeks an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Stewardship to cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, students, volunteers, and partners at Penn State Great Valley. This role drives engagement, endowment initiatives, and communications that demonstrate philanthropic impact.

The position requires strong communication, event leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating with university stakeholders across campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience planning and executing events or engagement programs

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement alumni engagement programs, volunteer initiatives, and recognition opportunities
• Provide leadership for campus stewardship and endowment strategies
• Collaborate with Strategic Communications for donor communications and newsletters
• Build relationships with alumni through events, mentorship, advocacy, philanthropy, and volunteer service
• Create and execute donor, alumni, student, and community events including networking and fundraising programs
• Manage alumni awards programs and liaise with local PSU Alumni Association chapters
• Partner with campus leadership to develop engagement strategies and innovative programming
• Provide leadership and support to volunteers and campus partners to promote philanthropy

Skills

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written communication

Project management

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University seeks an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Stewardship to cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, students, volunteers, and partners at Penn State Great Valley. This role drives engagement, endowment initiatives, and communications that demonstrate philanthropic impact.

The position requires strong communication, event leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating with university stakeholders across campuses.