Strategic Alumni Engagement Lead

Lesley University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition programs

Job summary

Lesley University in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to design and run a comprehensive program that deepens lifelong connections among alumni and the University. You will lead digital engagement, regional programming, volunteer networks, and alumni cohorts while coordinating with the Advancement team.

You will manage communications via Mailchimp, work with Hivebright, recruit volunteers, and oversee the Alumni Council to align activities with University

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, communications, or related roles.
• Experience developing alumni engagement, networking, volunteer, or community-building programs.
• Experience developing communications through Mailchimp or similar platform.
• Experience managing digital communities or engagement platforms (Hivebright preferred).
• Experience using data and engagement metrics to evaluate programs and inform strategy (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
• Strong event planning and project management skills to connect alumni with university priorities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in programs and outreach.
• Creative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative approach to building a vibrant alumni community.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive alumni engagement program.
• Grow and strengthen the alumni network through digital engagement, regional programming, professional networking, cohorts, and volunteer programs.
• Recruit alumni volunteers and ambassadors; manage the Alumni Council and ensure activities align with priorities.
• Develop strategic communications using Mailchimp; monitor engagement metrics and adapt strategies.
• Travel regionally and occasionally nationally for alumni events and engagement opportunities.

Skills

Alumni relations

Communications

Event planning

Volunteer management

Data-driven strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

DEI commitment

Public speaking

Tools

Hivebright

Mailchimp

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Lesley University in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to design and run a comprehensive program that deepens lifelong connections among alumni and the University. You will lead digital engagement, regional programming, volunteer networks, and alumni cohorts while coordinating with the Advancement team.

You will manage communications via Mailchimp, work with Hivebright, recruit volunteers, and oversee the Alumni Council to align activities with University