Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

Central Connecticut State University · Hartford, CT · 2 wk ago

On-siteOTHRFull-time

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director of Alumni Relations within Institutional Advancement. This role focuses on creating meaningful experiences, events, communications, and programs to connect alumni and build lifelong engagement with Central.

About CCSU’s Institutional Advancement

Central’s Institutional Advancement division strengthens the University and supports student success by building meaningful relationships. Through Alumni Relations, Development and Fundraising, Donor Relations, Advancement Services, and the CCSU Foundation, the division connects alumni, donors, friends, and community partners with opportunities to engage with and invest in Central. The team advances the University’s mission by fostering lifelong connections, securing philanthropic support, celebrating the Blue Devil community, and creating lasting impact.

Position Profile

The Alumni Relations team inspires philanthropy and engagement from alumni and donors to benefit students and the University’s mission. This position, reporting to the Director of Alumni Relations, supports the work and activities of Institutional Advancement, focusing on strategic, innovative, and experiential opportunities for alumni, current students, and campus partners. The role fosters support through strategic campaigns, multimedia marketing, and high-value interactions with donors.

May supervise professional and/or support staff.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, developing, executing, and supporting the Alumni Association, Alumni Relations, and Institutional Advancement with donor relations and events from inception to execution as directed by the Director of Alumni Relations.
Organizes programs designed to improve the visibility of and attract participation in the activities of the Alumni Association.
Identifies, recruits, and motivates the involvement of various alumni groups and alumni in the University.
Assists with alumni programs and events such as reunions, homecoming, alumni affinity programs, alumni placement activities, and other Institutional Advancement events.
Works closely with Advancement Services to facilitate event registration and event follow-up.
Coordinates with University departments to facilitate student outreach and engagement of alumni for Institutional Advancement activities.
Assists in the creation and editing of written communications, including annual giving, donor relations, and alumni relations emails, letters, newsletters, and invitations.
Supports the Director of Alumni Relations with special projects and assignments related to alumni engagement, donor relations, and fundraising.
Assists in the operation of software and cloud-based platforms used in Alumni Relations, such as Raiser’s Edge, including list generation, data entry, processing, and report building.
Provides staff service to the Alumni Association Board of Directors and other volunteer groups as assigned.
Coordinates with Marketing and Communications to promote alumni events and programs via social media and other vehicles.
Monitors and maintains the Alumni website/pages.
Performs other related duties that do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of related professional work experience.
Technologically proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, web application tools, and social media.
Considerable interpersonal and presentational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use advanced software, platforms, and databases.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse constituency.

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