Senior Associate Director, Alumni Engagement & Strategy

Wheaton College of Massachusetts; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton College in Norton, MA seeks a Senior Associate Director of Alumni Engagement to lead signature programs and volunteer structures, expanding meaningful connections between alumni, students, and the College. You will oversee Reunion and Homecoming, collaborate across Advancement and campus partners, and develop pathways that move alumni toward deeper involvement and philanthropy.

Evening and weekend work and some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, advancement, higher education, volunteer engagement, constituent engagement, event/program management, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, planning, development, and execution of Wheaton’s major on-campus alumni experiences, including Reunion, Homecoming, and other high-profile alumni programs and gatherings.
• Develop programs that create meaningful alumni experiences while supporting broader engagement and relationship-building goals.
• Manage all aspects of signature alumni programs, including program development, logistics, volunteer involvement, communications coordination, and evaluation.
• Partner with colleagues across Advancement and the College to integrate institutional priorities, giving opportunities, faculty and student participation, and other strategic engagement opportunities into alumni programming.
• Use participation, engagement, feedback, and other relevant data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continued alumni involvement.
• Identify opportunities to engage alumni beyond individual events and strengthen their ongoing connection to Wheaton.

Skills

Relationship-building

Program management

Volunteer management

Event planning

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Wheaton College in Norton, MA seeks a Senior Associate Director of Alumni Engagement to lead signature programs and volunteer structures, expanding meaningful connections between alumni, students, and the College. You will oversee Reunion and Homecoming, collaborate across Advancement and campus partners, and develop pathways that move alumni toward deeper involvement and philanthropy.

Evening and weekend work and some travel may be required.