Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement for Affinity, Identity and Regional Programs

About the role

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement for Affinity, Identity and Regional Programs will create and implement programs and initiatives that fully embrace the identities, experiences, and backgrounds of the alumni community.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement programs and events that strengthen alumni engagement and deepen connection to Colgate.
• Develop and implement annual plans that increase alumni participation, expand innovative and meaningful programming, and build stronger ties among alumni, the University, and current students.
• Enhance alumni understanding of Colgate’s mission and the Third-Century Plan while fostering lifelong connection and pride.
• Advance alumni belonging by working with affinity, identity-based, and regional and international volunteers and engagement efforts.
• Deliver inclusive programs and communications tailored to diverse communities, maintain affinity and regional engagement portfolios, and partner closely with colleagues to support alumni connections around the world.
• Coordinate regional and international club activity, support Reunion engagement for affinity and regional groups, work with identity-based communities, and prepare clear, compelling messaging to maximize engagement opportunities.
• Build strong volunteer networks, provide training and support, and cultivate leadership across affinity and regional communities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Annual Giving to align affinity engagement with fundraising efforts and with Communications to elevate identity-based storytelling, ensuring a cohesive and impactful alumni experience.
• Support the Alumni of Color organization in close collaboration with the AVP for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in event planning, project management, volunteer management, alumni engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, student services, and/or related fields.
• Substantial internship and/or volunteer experience in these areas may be considered.
• Must be able to work collegially and effectively with a diverse group of alumni, students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis.
• Comfort with fundraising and fundraising adjacent activities.
• An enthusiastic commitment to advancing the University’s mission.
• Staffing the annual Reunion weekend is a requirement of this position.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are gained is required.
• Professional and/or volunteer experience in educational, advocacy, non-profit and/or related organizations.
• Experience and/or familiarity with alumni engagement and/or fundraising in a higher education setting.