Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Connections
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Connections
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USD 50262 - 75394
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Job Description
Summary
The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Connections in the Division of University Advancement plays a key role in building strengthening and leading institutional relationships and volunteer participation with alumni groups. This position focuses on engagement through targeted programming and outreach for those with shared interests identities and experiences. Additionally this position facilitates development of a culture of engagement and philanthropy with current students including Senior Week and Commencement celebrations that continues beyond graduation andconnects them to BGSU alumni networks nationwide.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and knowledge of or interest in learning and implementing alumni engagement best practices will ensure success for this position.Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Connections serves as a member of the Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving team.
Essential Functions
- Develops coordinates and evaluates programs and projects that engage volunteers and promotes alumni and constituent activities for BGSU alumni groups. This work may include coordinating and attending related gatherings meetings alumni and volunteer recognition receptions reunions or other activities that connect with constituents.
- Creates the strategy that connects current students to the institution and a culture of philanthropy beyond graduation including activities that celebrate senior week and commencement and postgraduate connections.
- Coordinates and trains volunteers who work on specific events projects and programs.
- Attends alumni engagement events to assist with event logistics and provide a welcoming presence for alumni and friends. Responsibilities include greeting guests supporting event setup and and ensuring a positive experience for attendees.
- Tracks and updates constituent database with volunteer and engagement opportunities and contacts.
- Serves as the alumni engagement lead to leverage the career access and networking tool with the BGSU alumni population and works with colleges and campus partners to support and celebrate alumni when on campus as well as facilitating contributions to institutional priorities ensuring their involvement is recognized and valued.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
- A Bachelors degree is required. The degree must be conferred at the time of application.
- A Masters degree is preferred.
- 1 year of workrelated experience in alumni relations volunteer management communications marketing event coordination nonprofit work or related field.
- 2 years of graduate or student experience equals 1 year of professional experience
Additional Information
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Strong analytical skills to analyze data and determine alumni connection strategy
- Proven examples of goal setting and goal attainment
- Ability to travel and attend evening and weekend events is required
- Ability to work as a part of a highperforming team
- Motivated and willing to learn and execute alumni best practices
Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume
Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however for best consideration applications should be provided by April 24 2025.
BGSU does not offer H1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex race veteranstatus disability age gender identity genetic information religion or sexual orientation compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University please callor email.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
