Regional Alumni Engagement Lead

Clarkson University; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson University seeks an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations to build and strengthen relationships with alumni through regional engagement, events and volunteer leadership. You will manage multiple programs, collaborate with campus partners, and travel to regional activities to foster alumni affinity and engagement.

The role requires strong communication, organizational and event-planning skills, plus experience with alumni relations or higher education settings.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment with diverse groups of volunteers on and off campus.
• Strong organizational, project management and event planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional alumni engagement & development partnerships.
• Oversee Reunion and Alumni Engagement programs.
• Manage Alumni Awards & Alumni Gateway activities.
• Develop affinity engagement programs and volunteer leadership.
• Recruit, cultivate and steward alumni volunteers across Clarkson.
• Collaborate with campus partners on alumni engagement opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Event planning

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate

Job description

Clarkson University seeks an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations to build and strengthen relationships with alumni through regional engagement, events and volunteer leadership. You will manage multiple programs, collaborate with campus partners, and travel to regional activities to foster alumni affinity and engagement.

The role requires strong communication, organizational and event-planning skills, plus experience with alumni relations or higher education settings.