Associate Director Of Alumni & Parent Engagement

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Work collaboratively with Student Affairs, Union College Hospitality, Facilities Services, faculty, various student organizations and other campus stakeholders to plan successful ReUnion and Homecoming & Family Weekend programs.
• Oversee the conception, strategy and implementation of a ReUnion program that connects alumni to the College through their graduation classes and affinities to foster a culture of philanthropy.
• Oversee the conception, strategy and implementation of Homecoming & Family Weekend programs to connect parents and families to Union and foster a culture of philanthropy.
• Develop and execute events that contribute to meaningful experiences and engagement for constituents, classes, affinity reunions and parents.
• Increase attendance and participant satisfaction, showcase the College and its students and programs, and grow the excitement and commitment of the Union College community.
• Recruit and manage volunteers in support of ReUnion Weekend and affinity reunion groups.
• Facilitate volunteer recognition activities such as the Alumni Gold Medals and volunteer appreciation event.
• Responsible for arrangements and logistics, securing venues, producing invitations and other collateral materials, and creating a staffing plan for logistics and prospect/volunteer management.
• Work with the Union Fund, Major Gift Officers and other key stakeholders to build and execute an annual class and affinity-giving program that will support increasing a culture of philanthropy and increase the annual alumni giving rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years’ experience in development, alumni relations or related field.
• Able to work independently, have excellent attention to detail and be self-motivated.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment are essential.
• Understanding of higher education and the role of alumni, student and family engagement and development.
• Understand fundraising principles and volunteer management, and be adept at starting annual class and affinity gift programs in partnership with the annual fund.
• Able to plan, develop and implement activities, programs and special events is vital.
• Previous experience working with and supervising volunteers; experience maintaining and reconciling office and events budgets; and the ability to work evenings and weekends with some (approximately 20%) travel required.
• A working knowledge of various word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications is required.
• Experience working in a college or university setting is preferred.
• Must be safety conscious and able to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $62,826.00. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.