Assistant Director, Alumnae Engagement

About the role

This position reports directly to the Director of Family Engagement and Giving and collaborates with the Senior Director of Alumnae/i Engagement as well as the Associate Director of Reunion Giving.

Responsibilities

• Translate student and young alumnae/i engagement into philanthropic support.
• Prioritize in-person donor visits and annual fund solicitations.
• Build a sustainable pipeline of engaged and giving alumnae/i.
• Imaginatively lead the senior class gift initiative, connecting student experiences to long-term giving.
• Serve as a gift officer, managing the One-Year Alum Mentorship Program, Reunion Year One fundraising, and 5th & 10th reunion fundraising and planning efforts.
• Oversee student engagement initiatives to cultivate future involvement and educate students and young alumnae/i on the impact of philanthropic support.
• Collaborate with various offices and campus partners to lead student engagement.
• Hire, train, and manage Student Workers to assist with ARD office tasks and promote student engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to accept new responsibilities and seek out projects.
• Proactive, relationship-driven self-starter with a focus on broad-based participation and meaningful connections with young alumnae/i.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with fundraising software, social media platforms, and video/design software is helpful.
• A college degree and experience in working with students, fundraising, higher education, or non-profit is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to accept new responsibilities and seek out projects.
• The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-driven self-starter who prioritizes broad-based participation, builds meaningful connections with young alumnae/i, and cultivates the next generation of volunteer and philanthropic leaders for the College.

Skills

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Familiarity with fundraising software, social media platforms, and video/design software is helpful.

Benefits

Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including but not limited to a 10% retirement contribution.

Pay

Bryn Mawr offers competitive salaries.

Schedule

This full-time, non-exempt position has an anticipated schedule of 35 hours per week, year-round (1,820 hours annualized).