Associate Director of Stewardship and Alumni Relations, University Libraries

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,508 - 94,980; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition discount up to 75% for staff &

Job summary

Penn State University Libraries is seeking an Associate Director of Stewardship and Alumni Relations to advance the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. You will lead stewardship initiatives, recruit alumni for programs and boards, and oversee communications, planning, staff supervision, and budget administration.

Your role involves partnering with campus and community stakeholders, developing long-range strategies, and ensuring thoughtful engagement of donors and alumni to support

Qualifications

• Donor-centered mindset with ability to build donor relationships.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills; inclusive environment.
• Experience in advancement functions: events, stewardship programs, endowed funds, and e-stewardship.
• Strategic mindset for multi-year engagement, marketing, and communications.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the stewardship program for the Libraries.
• Identify and recruit alumni for programs and boards.
• Engage in marketing and communications related to stewardship.
• Participate in long-range planning for new initiatives and programs.
• Provide guidance to volunteers and staff to execute programs.
• Collaborate with partners to maximize stewardship success.
• Engage university partners and the community in stewardship activities.
• Communicate stewardship objectives to leadership, including endowment oversight.
• Plan nomination and selection for alumni associations and scholarships.
• Initiate and manage programs and events on and off campus.
• Coordinate endowment management and liaise for inquiries.
• Hire, supervise, train, and direct staff, including one full-time employee and one seasonal intern.
• Plan and execute Development Board meetings; serve on committees.
• Administer the Libraries development budget; articulate needs and values.

Skills

Donor relationships

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Self-motivation

Professional development

Job description

Position Overview

Associate Director of Stewardship and Alumni Relations to support the University Libraries Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Report to the University Libraries Director of Development and lead stewardship initiatives, alumni recruitment, communications, strategic planning, staff supervision, and budget administration for the University Libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the stewardship program for the University Libraries.
• Identify and recruit alumni for participation in programs, alumni boards, and committees.
• Engage in marketing and communications efforts related to stewardship, including writing for print and online publications.
• Participate in strategic and long‑range planning for new initiatives and programs to enhance stewardship activities.
• Provide professional guidance and leadership to volunteers and staff to execute strategies and programs.
• Collaborate with partners to maximize stewardship success across the University.
• Engage University partners and the community in stewardship activities.
• Communicate stewardship objectives and responsibilities to Development and Libraries leadership, including endowment oversight.
• Plan and coordinate nomination and selection processes for alumni associations and scholarship awards.
• Initiate, plan, and manage programs and special events both on and off campus.
• Coordinate endowment management efforts and serve as liaison for eSteward, stewardship, and endowment inquiries.
• Hire, supervise, train, and direct assigned staff, including one full‑time employee and one seasonal intern.
• Plan and execute Development Board meetings, serve on Planning and Events and Executive Board committees, and manage board communication.
• Administer the Libraries development budget and articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values through informal and formal communications.

Qualifications

• Strong donor‑centered mindset with ability to build and manage meaningful donor relationships.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills; ability to create an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Experience in advancement functions, including events, stewardship programs, endowed funds, and e‑stewardship/engagement tools.
• Strategic mindset with ability to think beyond individual tasks and develop integrated, multi‑year engagement, marketing, and communications strategies.
• Proven ability to self‑motivate and work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $65,508.00 – $94,980.00 (dependent on experience and qualifications).

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; robust retirement plans; paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time); and a tuition discount of up to 75% for employees and eligible family members.

EEO Statement

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in the learning and working environment. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and strive to create an inclusive culture.