Assistant Engagement Director

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking an Assistant Engagement Director to coordinate programs that strengthen engagement among alumni, parents, and friends to support campaign opportunities. The role involves leading high-end and virtual programs from inception to execution, including planning, event coordination, volunteer management, and staffing benefactors and leaders.

A hybrid work arrangement is available. The position reports to University Advancement and requires collaboration across campus,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of event planning and volunteer management experience.
• Proven track record of strategic, entrepreneurial and creative success.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across a complex organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Budget oversight and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage alumni volunteer groups to foster engagement and relationships with the university.
• Oversee events aligned with strategic priorities and affinity groups, including Reunion Weekend.
• Plan and execute programming across virtual and in-person formats with university partners.
• Lead event responsibilities: invitations, promotions, content, speakers, logistics, and post-event follow-up.
• Integrate university and campaign messages into event programming.
• Forecast events and budgetary needs.
• Maintain relationships with University Advancement, campus departments, alumni, parents and friends.
• Stay informed on university initiatives, research and programs.
• Attend university events and volunteer meetings, including evenings and weekends.
• Travel for programs around the country.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer management

Communication skills

Budget management

Collaboration across functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Advancement

Position Overview

The Assistant Engagement Director will coordinate key programs to strengthen engagement among Marquette alumni, parents and friends in support of campaign opportunities. This position serves to enhance relationships with some of the university’s most influential benefactors through thoughtful execution of engagement programs in conjunction with university partners. The position will work collaboratively to lead broad-based, high-end and virtual programs from inception to execution – including strategic planning, event coordination, volunteer management and staffing Marquette benefactors and leaders. This position has the opportunity to work in a hybrid work arrangement with time worked both on campus as well as remotely.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1.Manage alumni volunteer groups to cultivate engagement and foster their relationship with the university.
• 2. Oversee events aligned with Marquette’s strategic priorities and affinity groups, including supporting Alumni Reunion Weekend and related affinity-based celebrations; engage alumni through targeted communications, promotions, and event opportunities.
• 3. Partner with University Advancement and Engagement to identify, plan and execute programming including Athletics, Beyond MU lifelong learning and other focus areas (both virtual and in person) that engages alumni, parents, friends and students and cultivates philanthropic support of the university.
• 4. Lead on event responsibilities including invitation design and list development; planning and executing promotion strategies; developing program content and managing speakers; coordinating event logistics; preparing materials to support university leaders; staffing events (including travel, as needed); and driving post-event follow-up.
• 5. Integrate university and campaign messages; align university priorities through event programming.
• 6. Forecast events and budgetary needs.
• 7. Foster and maintain productive relationships with all areas of University Advancement, departments across campus, and with alumni, parents and friends.
• 8. Stay informed on current university initiatives, research and educational programs, and activities.
• 9. Attend university events and volunteer meetings, often during evenings and weekends.
• 10. Travel for programs around the country.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of event planning and volunteer management experience
• A proven track record of strategic, entrepreneurial and creative success
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a culture that is results-oriented and fast paced
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships across a complex organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Budget oversight and management skills
• A commitment to Marquette’s character as an urban institution, its goals, mission, and Jesuit Catholic tradition
• The ability to travel; evening and weekend hours

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Marketing and/or development experience a plus.

Department

Department University Advancement

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/14/2026

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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