AssistantAssociate Director, Regional Engagement
Job Location:
Granville, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Working collaboratively with alumni volunteers advancement colleagues and campus partners the Assistant/Associate Director develops scalable engagement opportunities that reflect alumni interests support institutional priorities and foster lifelong affinity for Denison. The position is responsible for building and sustaining vibrant regional networks cultivating volunteer leaders and leveraging data and engagement metrics to identify growth opportunities in emerging markets.
The Assistant/Associate Director is a member of the Alumni Engagement Programs team and plays an important role in successfully executing the strategic priorities for alumni engagement. The position is a member of the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement within the Division of Institutional Advancement.
Department/Division Overview:
The Assistant/Associate Director is a member of the Alumni Engagement Programs team and plays an important role in successfully executing the strategic priorities for alumni engagement. The position is a member of the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement within the Division of Institutional Advancement.
Institutional Advancement plays a vital role in furthering Denison Universitys mission by inspiring meaningful engagement and philanthropic support among alums families and friends. Our work is centered on building lasting relationships that strengthen the Denison community and create opportunities for students faculty staff and alums to thrive. We connect Denisonians to one another and to the university helping ensure that a Denison education with all of its lifelong impacts remains accessible to talented students regardless of their financial circumstances.
As a member of Institutional Advancement you will join a collaborative mission-driven team that values partnership creativity and shared success. Colleagues across the division work together to deepen constituent engagement and secure the resources that advance the universitys priorities. This is an especially exciting time to join the team as Denison continues the momentum of What We Can Be: The Denison Campaign a bold effort to strengthen opportunities for students and fortify Denisons position as a leading innovator among liberal arts colleges. Every role in the division contributes to building a stronger more connected Denison community and a brighter future for generations of students and alums.
Essential Functions
Strategy Implementation and Assessment (35%)
Inform and advance the strategic direction of regional alumni engagement through innovative programming proactive outreach and responsive service to alumni communities.
Develop and execute comprehensive regional engagement strategies for established emerging and priority markets aligned with institutional goals and advancement priorities.
Analyze engagement data participation trends demographic shifts and volunteer activity to identify opportunities for growth and expansion within regional networks.
Establish annual goals benchmarks and performance indicators for regional engagement efforts and regularly assess outcomes
Collaborate with Advancement and campus partners to align regional programming with institutional priorities admissions efforts career networking initiatives family engagement opportunities and fundraising strategies.
Ensure a balanced portfolio of in-person virtual and hybrid engagement opportunities that meet alumni where they live and engage.
Research and implement industry best practices related to regional engagement volunteer management and alumni participation.
Identify launch and support new regional alumni communities affinity groups and engagement opportunities in strategic markets.
Regional Volunteer Leadership and Network Management (35%)
Recruit train support recognize and steward a network of regional volunteer leaders across key geographic markets.
Oversee the management and communication of 100 volunteers supporting Denison Everywhere and other regional initiatives.
Serve as the primary advisor to regional volunteer leaders regarding annual planning volunteer recruitment and succession event execution communication strategies and university policies.
Partner with Senior Associate Director of Volunteer Engagement to develop leadership pipelines that identify cultivate and transition volunteers into expanded engagement and leadership opportunities across the institution.
Facilitate regular training networking and professional development opportunities for volunteer leaders.
Create tools resources and best-practice guides that enable volunteers to successfully lead regional engagement activities.
Foster collaboration among regional leaders to share successful programs innovative ideas and engagement strategies.
Support volunteer involvement in presidential visits campaign activities admissions outreach career networking initiatives and other institutional priorities.
Regional Program Development and Execution (20%)
Design implement and evaluate a robust portfolio of regional programs that advance alumni engagement goals and strengthen alumni connections to Denison. These include: networking events career-focused programs service opportunities cultural experiences affinity gatherings athletic events presidential receptions and signature university initiatives.
Partner with volunteers alumni leaders faculty and university partners to create regionally relevant programming that reflects alumni interests and institutional strengths.
Leverage regional data and engagement trends to customize programming strategies for specific markets and alumni populations.
Coordinate event logistics volunteer support vendor relationships and budget management for regional programs.
Evaluate program effectiveness through participation data feedback and engagement metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Communications and Marketing (5%)
Partner with Advancement Communications colleagues to ensure consistent relevant and timely communications supporting regional engagement efforts.
Collaborate with volunteer leaders and campus partners to develop targeted outreach strategies that increase participation and awareness within regional markets.
Support storytelling efforts that highlight alumni leadership regional success stories and opportunities for engagement.
Additional Responsibilities (5%)
Manage the day-to-day budget associated with regional engagement programs and initiatives.
Prepare reports for Alumni & Family Engagement and Institutional Advancement leadership regarding regional engagement outcomes and trends.
Assist with and attend major Alumni Engagement events including Big Red Weekend Family Weekend Reunion Alumni Advisory Board meetings volunteer leadership gatherings and other institutional events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree.
Minimum of 35 years of experience in alumni engagement volunteer management constituent relations event management or a related field.
Demonstrated experience building volunteer-led programs and managing geographically dispersed stakeholder groups.
Preferred Requirements:
Five or more years of experience in alumni engagement higher education advancement membership organizations or volunteer-driven programs.
Experience developing regional engagement strategies and managing multi-market programming portfolios.
Why Choose Denison
Denison University is a leading fully residential liberal arts college in Granville Ohio located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831 Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2400 students and around 2000 employees Denison offers employees a supportive forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.
Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits with some highlights:
10% contribution to your retirement
22 vacation days
3 floating holidays
Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years
Free parking and gym membership
Free classes for employees
Full tuition coverage for dependents
Want to learn more about us Visit for more information.
Salary: Up to $77000
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Denison University is a leader among the nation's liberal arts colleges, offering some 60 academic programs to 2,200 students in Granville, Ohio.
