PSAA Associate Director, Affinity Engagement

Penn State University; University Park (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a PSAA Associate Director, Affinity Engagement to manage alumni relations and enhance volunteer engagement. The candidate must have at least 6 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This role involves developing mentorship programs and collaborating with diverse communities. A Bachelor's degree is required, and the position is full-time at the University Park campus in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Experience with volunteer management and donor engagement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the Alumni Association’s network.
• Develop programming for the FastStart mentorship program.
• Evaluate and strategize for volunteer engagement opportunities.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Volunteer management

Financial oversight

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

PSAA Associate Director, Affinity Engagement

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Penn State is currently seeking a PSAA Associate Director, Affinity Engagement in supporting the Alumni Association’s Volunteer Engagement team is seeking a dynamic, caring, energetic, self-directed, and thoughtful team member to provide oversight, direction, project management, and operations. This role requires occasional work on evenings and weekends. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State’s future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

Reporting to the Director, Volunteer Engagement and working closely with the Alumni Association’s Volunteer Engagement team, as well as other partners, the PSAA Associate Director, Affinity Engagement will:

• Responsible for the strategy and development of programs for the Alumni Association’s network of alumni interest groups, the Black Alumni Reunion, the FastStart mentoring program, and more;
• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values, through excellent informal and formal communications;
• Provide coaching, direction, and strategy to the Alumni Association’s network of alumni interest groups and their boards, volunteers, etc.
• Develop, plan, and execute the strategy and execution of programming for the FastStart mentorship program, a program committed to serving students from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Partner with select audiences and groups, like the Black Alumni Reunion committee, to plan and execute activities.
• Provide strategic direction and support with respect to volunteer engagement opportunities for our diverse community of alumni and friends. Evaluate existing programs and services and utilize results to determine strategies to best support the changing needs for volunteer opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and supervise volunteers to achieve goals.
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders (including University departments and Division colleagues), with particular attention to those serving diverse audiences.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience with alumni and student engagement and advising, volunteer management, stewardship, supervision, and financial oversight. In addition, the ideal candidate should have the ability to manage a complex program and build relationships with students, alumni, and friends.;
• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with various communities;
• Strong communication skills, the successful candidate will develop and produce internal and external presentations, proposals, and reports for the Alumni Association and others.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations

If you believe in the power of higher education—and philanthropy—to shape the public good, you’ll excel right here in Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 800,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Learn more about us at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu.

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Across all campuses and an online World Campus, our 100,000 students and 17,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom—it’s the positive impact made on communities across the globe. Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities in the world: psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/facts-and-rankings

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: statecollegepa.us and statecollege.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education and Fundraising

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Paid maternity leave

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