Assistant Director, 50th Reunion Engagement

Williams College, London; Williamstown (KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams College is seeking an Assistant Director of the 50th Reunion Program to lead engagement activities and support a successful development program with 50th alumni and friends. Reporting to the Director of Milestone Reunions, this role collaborates with alumni volunteers and campus partners to coordinate events, fundraising, and communications for five milestone classes.

The role oversees major reunions, regional and virtual programs, and uses Slate CRM and other tools to manage data,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple diverse assignments/projects simultaneously and meet complex goals.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and sustain relationships with key campus partners and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in assessing and translating data to address complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Engagement activities and event planning and support – Plans, manages, and executes all major 50th Reunion events, including the June reunion, other campus events, and class-led regional and virtual programs.
• Volunteer management and collaboration – Cultivates, trains, and manages high-level alumni volunteers and members of 50th Reunion classes.
• 50th Reunion Fundraising – Assists the Director with 50th Reunion fundraising through committee work, reporting, and responding to and initiating gift conversations with prospective supporters.
• Digital Engagement and Communications – Develops and executes class communication calendar and strategies to generate enthusiasm for 50th events and class engagement.
• Technology, systems, and operations – Works with Slate CRM and other tools to manage reporting, dashboards, and online registration/giving.
• Team operations and finances – Manages budgets, contracts, vendor payments, and tracks program income and expenditures.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Microsoft Office 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Williams College is seeking an Assistant Director of the 50th Reunion Program to lead engagement activities and support a successful development program with 50th alumni and friends. Reporting to the Director of Milestone Reunions, this role collaborates with alumni volunteers and campus partners to coordinate events, fundraising, and communications for five milestone classes.

The role oversees major reunions, regional and virtual programs, and uses Slate CRM and other tools to manage data,