Assistant Director, Alumni Inclusive Excellence

William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to on-campus fitness facilities

Educational assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Williamsburg, Virginia, is seeking an experienced alumni engagement coordinator. This role involves developing strategies to enhance alumni leadership and philanthropy, managing program budgets, and supporting events. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, strong organizational skills, and experience in budget management. Benefits include access to fitness facilities and professional development opportunities. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or nonprofit setting (typically 2+ years).
• Experience working with or leading volunteer advisory groups (typically 1+ years).
• Strong analytical skills to analyze data and produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to grow alumni engagement.
• Manage program budgets, tracking revenue and expenses.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling and calendaring.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Strong communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Event management software

CRM software

Job description

* Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.* Experience creating and supporting events (typically 1+ years).* Ability to lead programs that support and manage high-level alumni volunteer leaders.* Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to track multiple tasks concurrently and meet goals and aggressive timelines.* Proven coalition-building experience inclusive of various populations.* Strong communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and alumni to build trust, gain their respect and collaborate to benefit university and alumni communities.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database management.* The ability to engage alumni individually as well as in a group setting, including public speaking.* The ability to create and implement a data driven strategy that grows the engagement, leadership and philanthropy of alumni.* Experience in higher education or other nonprofit setting (typically 2+ years).* Experience working with or leading volunteer advisory groups (typically 1+ years).* Experience in budget management.* Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and produce reports to create and track metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.* Knowledge of the history of William & Mary.* This position is expected to work additional hours beyond the typical work week to include evenings and weekends.* Must have the flexibility and ability to travel as required.* Develop and implement strategies to grow alumni engagement and leadership, fostering a culture of philanthropy defined by time, treasure, talent, trust, and ties.* Manage program budgets, tracking revenue and expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility.* Provide administrative support for programming, including scheduling, calendaring, and related tasks.* Utilize event and CRM software (e.g., Social Tables, WREN) to manage events and maintain accurate data.* Track and analyze engagement metrics, producing regular reports and summaries to evaluate program effectiveness and inform future strategy.### BenefitsWilliam & Mary offers a competitive range of benefits that support employee well‐being and professional growth, including access to on‐campus fitness facilities, university libraries, and other wellness resources. Educational assistance, professional development opportunities, and a robust holiday schedule are also available.