Alumni Volunteer Engagement Lead

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Tuition benefits

Paid leave

Health & retirement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cornell University seeks an Assistant Director, Volunteer Programs to lead recognition initiatives and manage the CUVolunteer platform within Alumni Affairs and Development in Ithaca, NY. The role emphasizes external communications, volunteer stewardship, and engagement with alumni communities.

The ideal candidate will be creative, deadline-driven, and an excellent communicator, capable of coordinating events and programs while handling confidential information with care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Organized and detail-oriented with confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management, and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence others.
• Proficient with standard business software and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee volunteer appreciation and recognition initiatives for alumni volunteers.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the alumni volunteer management platform (CUVolunteer).
• Provide outreach and communications support to alumni constituencies.
• Write, edit and distribute newsletters and correspondence to alumni.
• Support signature events and programs like Volunteer Summit and Alumni Trustee Elections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Technical fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Relational databases

Reporting tools

CUVolunteer or similar platform

Job description

Cornell University seeks an Assistant Director, Volunteer Programs to lead recognition initiatives and manage the CUVolunteer platform within Alumni Affairs and Development in Ithaca, NY. The role emphasizes external communications, volunteer stewardship, and engagement with alumni communities.

The ideal candidate will be creative, deadline-driven, and an excellent communicator, capable of coordinating events and programs while handling confidential information with care.