Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement
Duties
- Design and implement initiatives and programming to drive student and young alumni engagement
- Develop and support career-focused engagement opportunities
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with campus partners, faculty, student organizations and alumni volunteers
- Analyze engagement data and feedback
- Attend university and community events
- Supervise staff
Requirements
- Two years of experience in program development, engagement, event planning or relationship management
- Experience coordinating and executing programs or initiatives
- Experience working collaboratively with partners or stakeholders
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
Skills
Ability to travel
Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and holidays
Valid drivers license and meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$60,000 or higher, commensurate with experience
Schedule
Fiscal Year Fte 1 Full Time
Additional Preferred
- Demonstrated interest in engagement, events or higher education
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute strategic ideas
- Experience in alumni relations, higher education or student engagement
- Developing programs for students or early career professionals
- Analyzing participation data and improving programs based on insights
- Experience in event planning and coordination
- Supervising staff
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 25 pounds
- Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time
Employee Category
Exempt
Posting Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions To Applicants
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than July 30th. In your letter of qualifications (human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.