Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
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Job Description
Ohio Wesleyan University a selective private undergraduate liberal arts residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus is seeking candidates for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement.
About You:
You are a college graduate with experience in alumni engagement development volunteer management and/or higher education. You have a genuine passion for building lifelong relationships between graduates and their alma mater. You are comfortable facilitating events and engaging with alumni both in-person and virtually. You enjoy traveling to connect with alumni value working on a college campus and believe deeply in the transformative power of higher education particularly at a small private liberal arts institution. You are a skilled collaborator and excellent multitasker who manages multiple initiatives while maintaining attention to detail. Your relationship-building and problem-solving skills are exceptional and you approach challenges with creativity and composure to strengthen the alumni community.
About us:
The University recently completed the Connect Today Create Tomorrow campaign successfully raising over $238 million for key priorities including faculty investment student scholarships and financial aid the OWU Connection capital improvements and annual giving. Alumni Engagement plays a critical role in fostering relationships between graduates and the university creating a vibrant community that supports philanthropic giving volunteer recruitment career networking and meaningful peer connectionsthe foundation that makes such transformative campaigns possible.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Alumni & Family Engagement the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement develops strategic initiatives to cultivate lasting relationships between Ohio Wesleyan University and its emerging alumni community. This role champions an innovative approach to alumni engagement that moves beyond traditional class-year models to embrace affinity-based communities rooted in shared interests identities and experiences that truly shaped alumni during their time at OWU.
Key Responsibilities:
Affinity Based Alumni Engagement Strategy & Programming
Leads the development and execution of inclusive engagement strategies that build lifelong connections between alumni and Ohio Wesleyan.
Fosters affinity-based communities rooted in shared identities and experiencessuch as Greek life athletics student organizations cultural groups and academic programsensuring alumni feel a continued sense of belonging beyond class-year models.
Designs innovative programs and volunteer opportunities that engage alumni across life stages with a focus on recent graduates and shared OWU experiences. Creates meaningful touchpoints through signature events virtual content and peer-led initiatives that celebrate and sustain the OWU community.
Event Planning & Execution Plans and executes alumni events including regional gatherings homecoming celebrations affinity group reunions and networking receptions. Creates memorable experiences that strengthen alumni connections and affinity.
Partnership & Volunteer Development Collaborates with annual giving staff to recruit and support volunteer leaders for reunion committees and fundraising initiatives while building volunteer networks within affinity communities. Integrates affinity group leadership into broader alumni volunteer structures to drive engagement and philanthropic participation.
Digital Engagement & Social Media Management Executes an alumni-focused social media strategy across multiple platforms in partnership with university communications. Creates authentic content that celebrates diverse campus experiences and maintains connections across different alumni communities while analyzing metrics to optimize engagement.
Strategic Relationship Building Cultivates relationships with current student organizations and campus communities to create seamless transitions from student involvement to alumni engagement ensuring continuity of community connections beyond graduation.
Qualifications:
- This position requires strong relationship-building skills
- Innovative programming capabilities event management experience
- Community development expertise to successfully cultivate diverse alumni relationships that embody the distinctive OWU experience
- Qualified candidates will have a Bachelors degree and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in volunteer management alumni engagement and/or development
- Social media experience and content development using a variety of platforms is preferred
- The ability to travel and to work occasionally on weekends and evenings
- An aptitude for collaborating with others and balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
- Serve as a positive member of the University Advancement staff contributing toward the achievement of goals related to the
- University Advancement Division alumni participation and the university community
Completedapplicationpacketswill include:
- CoverLetterwithsalaryrequirements.
- ResumeorCurriculum Vitae.
- Referenceswillberequestedfortopcandidates.
- Applicationreview willbeginimmediatelyandwillcontinueuntilthepositionisfilled.
NOTE:
- Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
WHATWE OFFER:
Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why this should be your next work home visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits. As an equal opportunity institution we do not discriminate on any basis including: race religion color culture national origin sex and/or sexual orientation gender gender identity and/or expression age marital status veteran status disability status economic barriers or any other legally protected factor.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
