Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Relations

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Relations in Blacksburg. You will support engagement and stewardship strategies, assist with event logistics, and serve as the lead on select programs, strengthening bonds with alumni, donors, students, and friends of the college.

You will collaborate with University Advancement and CLAHS Communications to implement a stewardship plan and advance institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events or engagement programs.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and pay close attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented team environment.
• Experience using a variety of software tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event logistics, planning and execution.
• Lead on select events as program lead on the team.
• Contribute to stewardship action plan and align with goals.
• Collaborate with units to integrate engagement activities.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Alumni Relations, the Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Relations plays a key role in advancing the engagement and stewardship strategies for the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. This position will assist with event logistics, planning, and execution, and will be the program lead on some of the events. This position will also work with the rest of the CLAHS Advancement team on the development and implementation of a stewardship action plan. The duties of this position related to events and stewardship are strategically designed to enhance engagement, cultivate philanthropic relationships, and foster a strong sense of community among alumni, students, and friends of the college.

The Assistant Director collaborates with University Advancement, the CLAHS Communications and Marketing team, and other university units to align engagement and stewardship activities with institutional goals.

This position requires some evening and weekend work as well as occasional travel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and executing special events or engagement programs
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and pay close attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented team environment
• Experience using a variety of software tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, and to travel to engagement events if necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interacting with or providing programming for alumni and/or donors, specifically in a higher education setting
• Familiarity with university advancement operations, donor relations, event management, and alumni engagement strategies
• Demonstrated experience in using a constituent database, such as Blackbaud, or a similar system
• Experience working with vendors, contracts, and event budgets
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in higher education

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience, range $55,000 to $65,000

Hours per week

*

Review Date

Applications should be submitted by September 30, 2026 to ensure they are considered

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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