Associate Director, Regional Alumni Engagement

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking an Associate Director, Regional Alumni Engagement to oversee the university’s regional associations across the U.S. and abroad.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Regional Alumni Engagement, you will mentor volunteer leaders, coordinate events, and align regional programs with university priorities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience, strong planning and communication skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong organization, prioritization, multitasking and attention to detail.
• Effective written and oral communication, judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Advise, support, train and steward alumni volunteer leadership in assigned regions.
• Plan, market and help execute on-campus and regional alumni events.
• Analyze and track alumni engagement metrics and manage budgets.
• Collaborate with campus partners and other offices to maximize participation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Alumni Engagement office works to inform, involve and inspire Princeton’s global community of 100,000+ undergraduate and graduate alumni worldwide in the life of the University for a lifetime of learning, enrichment and service.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Regional Alumni Engagement, the Associate Director, Regional Alumni Engagement is an integral member of the team responsible for managing the University’s regional association efforts which supports approximately 150 alumni volunteer-driven regional clubs/associations across the country and around the world. The Associate Director for Regional Alumni Engagement acts as a liaison to Princeton’s regional associations, as well as the regional Alumni Schools Committees, offering tools and training, assisting with strategic planning initiatives, and helping to plan for leadership succession. In addition, this position supports the planning and implementation of University events for alumni held in the U.S. and abroad as well as numerous on-campus University events for alumni.

Responsibilities

Regional Associations:

• Advise, support, train and steward alumni volunteer leadership in assigned regions, assisting them with planning for association events, communications, programs and activities. Help Princeton clubs/associations recruit new volunteers across regional associations.
• Assist proactively with the revival or reinvigoration of clubs in designated areas to increase alumni engagement.
• Work closely with colleagues responsible for Affinity Groups, Graduate Alumni, Alumni Education & Travel, Classes and Reunions to maximize participation in and involvement with regional clubs/associations and events.
• Work closely with colleagues responsible for alumni academic programming to promote Faculty Speakers Bureau program, and learning opportunities available to alumni.

On-Campus and Regional Event Support:

• Plan, market and help execute all-alumni University events on campus and in the regions, including program planning, logistics management, budget tracking and volunteer leadership support in collaboration with alumni engagement colleagues and campus partners.
• Staff and support signature events include University Presidential events, Affinity Group Conferences, Homecoming Tailgate, Reunions, Alumni Day, and Orange & Black Day (on campus and regional programming) among others.
• Assume responsibility for designated Reunion activities.
• Staff and support designated Alumni Council Executive Committee standing committees and their related programs, meetings, and events.

Operations and Administrative Duties:

• Analyze and track alumni engagement metrics to determine trends and areas of opportunity.
• Manage, track and reconcile program budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong skills in organization, setting goals and priorities, multi-tasking, attention to detail, problem solving, exercising judgment and discretion, project management, strategic planning, motivating others, and both written and oral communication required.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals in a team-oriented environment, with emphasis on consensus-building skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with both volunteers and with members of the Alumni Engagement office, across Advancement and other campus colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage volunteer relationships and engage alumni volunteers.
• Exercise discretion at all times related to keep confidential all data related to Princeton and its alumni.
• Proficiency in MS Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work nights and weekends, and travel both domestically and abroad.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in higher education, alumni relations and/or volunteer management.
• Familiarity with Princeton University, its alumni and its tradition.
• Marketing and events experience.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

Experience Level

Mid-Senior Level#LI-SB1

Salary Range

$110,000 to $130,0 0