Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

Colgate University Assistant Director, Alumni Relations Requisition Number: 2023S079Posting Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Division: Office of Advancement Department: Alumni Relations Wage/Salary Range: $56,000 - $60,000 / annually Department Statement: Founded in 1819, Colgate is a small, highly selective residential liberal arts college for students of talent who are preparing for lives of leadership and productive citizenship.
The University recently launched a $1B campaign in support of the Third-Century Plan, a comprehensive roadmap that will advance Colgates efforts to pursue its mission at the highest level and establish Colgate as one of the finest undergraduate institutions in the nation.
One of the components-the Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)- stands as Colgates most definitive plan in 200 years for elevating the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the institution.
Accountabilities: Colgate University, is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations to create and implement programs and events that strengthen alumni engagement with the University.
The Assistant Director will be accountable for the creation and delivery of programs and events to strengthen alumni connection and engagement.
Accountable for achieving pre-determined engagement goals for Reunion.
Responsible for effective recruitment, management, training, and engagement of volunteers, particularly for Reunion and Regional Club Leaders.
Responsible for effective and independent management of multiple Reunion programs and logistics.
Responsible for supporting programming for all Reunion classes.
Accountable for effective coordination and support of Alumni Relations Signature Programs, which includes Reunion and Regional Programs.
Accountable for creative programming and management of Regional Club Leaders serving clubs around the world.
Lead the planning and execution of signature regional club programs, including Colgate Day.
Professional Experience/Qualifications A minimum of two years of professional experience in event planning, volunteer management, alumni relations and/or related fields Experience with or aptitude for independently overseeing and managing volunteer constituents Demonstrated experience in planning and executing events Must be able to work collegially and effectively with a diverse group of alumni, students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis Experience with or aptitude for measuring success and reporting on programs with quantitative and qualitative data Comfort with fundraising and fundraising adjacent activities Enthusiastic commitment to advancing the Universitys mission Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as part of a team Must be able to travel periodically and work evenings and weekends when needed Preferred Qualifications Experience with Google Suite Experience with relational databases/CRMs, especially Raisers Edge Experience in alumni relations, advancement, higher education or related experience fields Education A Bachelors degree or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are gained is required.
Other Information Work Schedule: Full-time12 months37.
5 hours / week Job Open Date: 11/06/2023 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law.
Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1.
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fires that occurred in student housing facilities.
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You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.
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