Assistant Director, Schools & Colleges Engagement

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable university employer

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

8% retirement match

Tuition waivers for employees and deps

Generous paid time off & holidays

Full-time benefits

Job summary

DePaul University is seeking an Assistant Director to support alumni programs across assigned schools and colleges. You will manage engagement initiatives, coordinate events, recruit and steward volunteers, and develop targeted communications that align with Advancement goals.

This role collaborates across campus, plans engagement strategies, and monitors program budgets while promoting meaningful lifelong alumni connections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis in liberal arts, communication, marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: maintain partnerships with stakeholders; serve as primary Alumni Relations contact.
• Communications and Marketing: develop targeted communications; assist with event promotions and collateral; prepare reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Computer literacy

Database management

Higher education knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Highlights:

Reporting to the Director of Schools & Colleges Engagement, the Assistant Director supports the development and implementation of alumni programs and services that foster meaningful, mutually beneficial engagement and align with the strategic goals of both Advancement and the schools and colleges they serve. The Assistant Director is responsible for managing alumni engagement initiatives for an assigned portfolio of schools and colleges. Key responsibilities include, coordinating and supporting alumni events, recruiting, and stewarding volunteers, developing targeted communications and outreach strategies, and cultivating opportunities that strengthen alumni connections.

As a member of the Alumni Relations team, the Assistant Director remains informed about new and ongoing university initiatives and actively identifies opportunities to collaborate across campus, leveraging partnerships and programs to enhance alumni engagement.

What You'll Do:

1. Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders within assigned schools and colleges, serving as the primary Alumni Relations contact. Cultivate relationships with alumni who have an affinity for their school or college, connecting them with meaningful engagement, volunteer, and philanthropic opportunities that support institutional priorities while strengthening lifelong alumni connections.

2. Communications and Marketing - Represent Alumni Relations and the university in interactions with a wide range of internal and external constituents. Partner with the Advancement Communications team and colleagues to develop and implement targeted communications that support alumni engagement initiatives, including event promotions, digital and social media content, marketing collateral, and other communications as needed. Prepare written reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate program outcomes and support departmental goals.

3. Planning - Collaborate with the Director of Schools & Colleges Engagement and Alumni Relations colleagues to establish strategic goals, priorities, and engagement plans that align with the objectives of Advancement and the assigned schools and colleges.

4. Event Management - Coordinate and support alumni-focused events and programs for assigned schools and colleges, including those involving alumni volunteers or targeted alumni audiences. Support may include planning, promotions, logistics, on-site staffing, volunteer coordination, and data collection.

Responsible annually for assisting in creating overall alumni relations programming budget.
Throughout the year responsible for monitoring income and expenses related to alumni programming.

What You'll Need:

-Bachelor's degree required with emphasis in liberal arts, communication, marketing, or related field.
-Minimum 2-3 years experience.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Able to manage several projects simultaneously and work effectively under time constraints.
* Build effective, open, and communicative relationships with internal and external constituents.
* Self-motivated and adaptable to a variety of tasks.
* Computer literacy, database management skills.
* Broad understanding of higher-education issues and knowledge of volunteer-focused environments

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $50,174 to $55,000.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits
  

Vincentian Mission:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.