Assistant Director, Alumni Affinity Group Engagement

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan seeks an Assistant Director of Alumni Affinity Group Engagement. The position is hybrid, based in Ann Arbor, MI, with an expectation of three days per week on-site. The role reports to the Director of Experiential Engagement.

About the Role

You will manage the annual strategy, goals, timelines and evaluations for Ross Affinity Group programs focused on strengthening and building the alumni network for Michigan Ross. You will integrate alumni community strategies with the mission of the Ross School of Business, working with members of the Advancement department and partners across the school.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategy to build the alumni brand throughout the alumni life cycle and across all alumni affinity groups.
• Support school-wide priorities in recruitment and fundraising, as well as integrating these initiatives into affinity group programming, communications, and event strategy.
• Prepare action plans and timelines for Alumni Affinity groups to accomplish annual goals.
• Recruit, manage relationships, and train volunteer group leaders to serve on the board and lead Affinity Groups.
• Strengthen leadership relationships with one another by developing webinars and regular updates.
• Support affinity group events on Zoom as a resource partner for start-to-end execution (run-of-show, speaker support, troubleshooting), including occasional evening coverage.
• Develop written and electronic communications and supporting materials for Board leadership.
• Partner with Ross Advancement colleagues to develop a plan to leverage affinity groups with philanthropic opportunities, including programs such as Giving Blueday.
• Collaborate with Advancement department peers to coordinate alumni speakers for affinity group programs and larger alumni events.
• Work with Ross Advancement and Ross Marketing and Communications staff to ensure the Ross brand and messaging is implemented across Alumni groups.
• Oversee and update Alumni Class notes on Ross website.
• Partner with internal Ross teams to engage alumni volunteers in school wide programs.
• Support Ross IT by being the primary contact and liaison for Alumni Portal or other web-based communication resources.
• Update Ross Alumni website with relevant information for affinity groups and user experience for alumni seeking engagement opportunities with the school.
• Record and store information about events using collaboration tools.
• Upload all alumni data to DART system to ensure data collection (Donor Alumni Relationship Tool).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least two years of experience in areas such as fundraising, development, marketing, advertising, event planning, alumni or public engagement, volunteer management, or communications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Canva or similar design tools to create engaging visual content.

Qualifications

• Experience using Canva or similar design tools to create engaging visual content.

Benefits

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: Generous paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Maternity and Parental Leave), A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting, Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, Life insurance, Long-term disability coverage, Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, Flexible work arrangements, Access to the onsite Fitness Center at Ross.

Who We Are

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Together, we strive to develop leaders who drive change and create lasting impact across industries and communities.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter as a single document. In your cover letter, briefly describe your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position. For additional details about the position, please review the full job description. If you have questions, contact [email protected].