Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MiddCard Privileges

Season pass discounts

Partner Inclusion Program

Job summary

Middlebury College seeks an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to expand connections with alumni through strategic programs, events, and volunteer initiatives. You will lead and coordinate across the alumni portfolio, partnering with campus stakeholders to deliver high-quality on-campus, regional, and virtual programs that foster meaningful involvement.

The role is full-time and benefits-eligible, offering a salary range of $58,395 - $68,709 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years related experience required; fundraising environment preferred.
• Well organized and able to manage multiple events concurrently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build donor relationships.
• Knowledge of desktop applications and relational databases; Microsoft Office familiarity; willingness to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute alumni programs and events including regional, virtual, and on-campus gatherings.
• Co-manage reunion classes and collaborate with volunteers to shape programming.
• Oversee event logistics (venue, catering, transportation, A/V, signage, materials).
• Develop invitations and follow-up communications; track attendance and engagement in databases.
• Analyze event outcomes and recommend improvements for future programs.
• Build relationships with alumni leaders and volunteers, representing Middlebury to a broad community.
• Collaborate with campus partners to create engagement opportunities across groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NXT/Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Image editing software

Job description

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement plays a key role in strengthening connections between Middlebury and its alumni community through strategic program development, events, and volunteer engagement. The position leads and coordinates initiatives across the alumni engagement portfolio and partners with team members and campus stakeholders to design and deliver high‑quality on‑campus, regional, and virtual programs that foster meaningful and long‑term alumni involvement.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $58,395 - $68,709 per year.

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute assigned alumni programs and events, including regional gatherings, virtual programs, and select on-campus events, which may include Homecoming, Alumni College, Volunteer Weekend, or reunions for student clubs, academic major or other interest and affinity groups.
• Co-manage several reunion classes and collaborate with volunteers to shape programming that deepens alumni connections.
• Oversee all event logistics for on and off campus events (venue, catering, transportation, A/V, signage, materials, etc.) to ensure smooth execution.
• Develop communications for invitations and follow-up; track attendance and engagement using NXT/Raiser’s Edge.
• Analyze event outcomes and recommend improvements for future programming.
• Build relationships with alumni leaders and volunteers to support engagement initiatives; communicate effectively and represent Middlebury in a variety of settings, with a wide range of members of the alumni community.
• Envision, create and execute mutually beneficial engagement opportunities in collaboration with campus partners, including faculty, Athletics, Center for Careers and Internships, student organizations and more.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years related experience required. Experience in a fundraising environment preferred.
• Well organized and able to manage multiple events concurrently. Must be detailed oriented, able to work well and maintain composure under pressure, and solve problems.Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.Effective interpersonal and communication skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff.
• Knowledge of desktop applications and relational databases, and Microsoft Office; Basic image editing software preferred; Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Evening and weekend work required; some travel.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Other:

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website or click to see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Middlebury, VT or Monterey, CA!

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.