Assistant Director of Alumni and Family Relations
Assistant Director of Alumni and Family Relations
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U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Thomas College as a top college in Maine for social mobility. Our clear career focus and one-of-a-kind Guaranteed Job Program makes it possible to advance faster in the arts and sciences business and education. Earn an undergraduate degree in three years and then choose from a variety of in-person or online graduate degree programs that can be completed in one-year or two. Located in Waterville Maine Thomas College is your pathway to a promising future guaranteed. Learn more at .
The Assistant Director of Alumni and Family Relations is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive alumni relations program designed to engage Thomas college alumni friends and family after graduation. Additionally the Assistant Director will create a comprehensive program for engagement opportunities targeted for current students and their families laying the groundwork for a lifelong relationship in support of their alma mater. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that our alumni parents and students no matter where they live or who they are feel pride in Thomas College.
This individual supports and drives volunteer activities to ensure alumni engagement success and satisfaction. They work closely with the Advancement team and other key colleagues in the Professional and Career Development (PCD) and Graduate divisions to identify and strategically recruit alumni volunteers coordinate programming and activities and market and promote attendance at events throughout the year including Homecoming & Family addition this position works closely with the Marketing and Communications department to inform and engage all alumni audiences through the coordination and production of print and online materials including the Thomas Magazine and Annual Report and Terrier Tracks newsletter.
The Assistant Director of Alumni and Family Relations will promote the colleges diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) statement where applicable. Additionally the Assistant Director must be sincerely passionate about the mission and vision of Thomas College and willing to be an active and positive member of our special community.
The qualified candidate must have excellent interpersonal relationship building writing and communication skills; proven ability to support alumni or volunteers with a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction; ability to participate and lead in a team environment; strong project-management and problem-solving skills. Must be a self-starter detail-oriented and deadline driven; able to adapt and manage multiple and changing priorities. Ability to maintain confidentiality a must.
Bachelors degree and prior experience in Alumni Relations work including planning coordination and execution of membership engagement and/or volunteer management initiatives. Prior experience in event planning and implementation marketing and communications experience preferred. Database experience preferred and efficiency with Microsoft Office products required. Some travel nights and weekends required. Valid drivers license and successful drivers license background check required.
Thomas offers a competitive benefits package to include:
Medical insurance dental insurance life insurance disability insurance 6% 403(b) matching plan paid vacation paid sick leave thirteen paid holidays on-site gym meal discounts and free tuition for employees spouse and dependent children.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials.
Thomas Colleges mission is to prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives and for leadership and service in their communities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
