Assistant Director Alumni Engagement - 530959

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to generate support for the University through alumni engagement. Develops, plans, and implements programs and special events.

Develops and markets graduate programming; cultivates young alumni to drive involvement, fundraising, and scholarship support, while managing events within budget and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; OR master's degree.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement alumni programs and events.
• Identify and cultivate young alumni for engagement and fundraising.
• Lead coordination of scholarships, travel programs, and donor events.
• Collaborate with campus partners and the NAA Board of Directors.

Skills

Public speaking

Social media

Teamwork

Event planning

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:

Minimum: $54,000 - Midpoint: $67,500 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization:

301103 - Alumni Affairs

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement generates support for the University through alumni engagement. Develops, plans, and implements programs and special events.

Additional Department Summary:

Develops, markets, and executes new graduate programming. Identifies and cultivates young alumni to drive involvement in chapters. Focuses specifically on engagement and fundraising for scholarships and student recruitment. Provides pre-planning, onsite management, and follow-up of assigned engagement opportunities and programming. Designs, develops, and executes events within timeline and budget parameters. Collaborates with campus partners and the NAA Board of Directors to create impactful events to foster alumni engagement. Researches current industry trends and new event ideas to ensure that events are fresh, engaging, and impressive for donors, alumni, and prospective donors with a specific focus on young alumni engagement programming. Manages the 18Under31 young alumni awards program. Develops, markets, and executes the international and domestic alumni travel program.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR master's degree.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
• Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to travel extensively and work nights and weekends as required. Excellent public speaking skills. Ability to navigate all social media platforms. Ability to work effectively with others for successful program/project development. Ability to foster on-campus partnerships and create mutually beneficial relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience in communications, development, sales, public relations, or alumni affairs.
• Some budgeting experience.
• Experience working effectively with various audiences.

Background Investigation Statement:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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