Assistant Director of the 50th Reunion Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid on-site/remote work

Background check

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

Williams College seeks an Assistant Director of the 50th Reunion Program to lead engagement activities and support a robust development program with 50th alumni and friends.

Reporting to the Director of Milestone Reunions, the role partners with high-level alumni committees across five classes to plan events, coordinate communications, and manage budgets. The position emphasizes donor engagement, regional gatherings, and innovative virtual events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to multitask.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Engagement activities and event planning – plan and execute major 50th Reunion events and regional/virtual programs, managing logistics, vendors, staffing and budgets.
• Volunteer management and collaboration – liaison with up to six classes of alumni volunteers for engagement and reunion planning.
• Fundraising – assist with fundraising through committee work, reporting, and donor conversations.
• Digital engagement and communications – develop class communication calendar and create digital materials.
• Technology, systems, and operations – coordinate Slate usage, develop reports, and train staff on new tools.
• Team operations and finances – manage budgets, contracts, vendors, registrations, and financial reporting.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer management

Fundraising

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years professional experience

Tools

Slate CRM

Microsoft Office 365

Google Workspace

Job description

The 50th Reunion Program manages all aspects of the 50th reunion alumni experience. Central to this experience is the engagement as well as fundraising activity of each milestone class and close collaboration with Williams staff and alumni. We are seeking a strategic partner with independent drive and collaborative mindset to join us as Assistant Director of the 50th Reunion Program to lead engagement activities and support a successful development program with Williams 50th alumni and friends.

Reporting to the Director of Milestone Reunions, the Assistant Director works with several high-level alumni volunteer committees from five classes to cultivate and prepare each class for their 50th Reunion. Duties include all aspects of program development including fundraising, volunteer management, and independently directing and managing class events and communications with the goal of connecting alumni to each other and the college around this milestone reunion. Key programs include Fall Mini-Reunion Weekend including Pass the Baton events, Spring Presidential Forum, June Oxford Class Trip, regional gatherings, off-site mini-reunions, and increased virtual events, and 50th Reunion Committee meetings, the 50th Reunion Weekend itself, and various programs unique to the particular history and character of each class.

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. Working closely with alumni volunteers and campus partners, this role oversees all event logistics, vendor details, staffing, and budget management.
• Volunteer management and collaboration – Cultivates, trains, and manages high-level alumni volunteers and members of 50th Reunion classes. This position serves as the primary liaison with up to six classes of alumni volunteers for alumni engagement and outreach efforts and reunion weekend planning and execution.
• 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. Coordinates with internal partners and assists with all communications and digital material creation for the team.
• Technology, systems, and operations – Works closely with Advancement Operations to coordinate program’s use of the Slate alumni database and other technology including: identifying and reconciling reporting inconsistencies in Slate, developing reports and dashboards for both internal program use and external volunteer support; and collaborating on implementation of on-line services for classes such as online registration and giving. Point person and trainer for other program staff on new technology tools.
• Team operations and finances – Manages financial activities including developing and reconciling budgets for each major event including overseeing all contracts, payment of all internal and external vendors, and accounting for registration fees, and tracking and regularly reporting on program income and expenditures.
  

Requirements

• A 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, respond diplomatically to diverse constituencies, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in assessing and translating data to address complex challenges.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Volunteer and/or event planning experience in higher education and/or high-level event planning, communications, or constituent relations experience.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace.
• Direct experience working within Slate CRM or similar advancement databases.
  

Physical demands of the position

• Ability to transport supplies across campus in support of events and class-based mailings; ability for lifting up to 30 pounds for limited periods of time; and ability to navigate campus in order to meet with alumni.
• Position involves routine office work, including use of a computer with standing or sitting desk options. Meetings may be conducted in‑person or remotely (e.g. via Zoom).
• Producing events involves a variety of venues on campus, some of which are designed to be accessible, and many of which may be exposed to the elements (includes heat/cold conditions, dry/arid, wet/rain/snow conditions).
• Position will include weekend and evening work at certain times of the year.
  

Application Details

Application review will begin on September 8, 2026. Pay range is from $72,500-$82,500, commensurate with experience.

Remote work policy

In select circumstances, hybrid on‑site/remote work arrangements may be available for up to 2 days per week of remote work for employees based in MA, NY, CT, or VT, following a fully in‑person onboarding period. This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week of on‑campus, in‑person work. Remote work arrangements are subject to review and revision as policy evolves. Remote work will not be available on the days of, and essential planning days leading up to, major on‑campus events.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non‑discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597‑2681 or email at [e-mail].