Applications are being accepted for the position of assistant/associate director of alumni engagement This position assists in the development of cohesive and compelling engagement opportunities as part of a comprehensive Alumni and College Advancement program. The assistant/associate director helps to plan and execute alumni events and programming and serves as the primary social media coordinator for the Alumni Office. This position also works with alumni volunteers as part of Homecoming and reunion programming and provides administrative support for general alumni engagement opportunities.

Because Cornell College values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included, the entire campus community is called upon to engage in dialogue around issues of difference, identity, and ideology. The college is committed to fostering a faculty and staff community that reflects our diverse student body. We encourage applications from candidates who share our vision for a campus that embraces differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities, and who will excel at mentoring students who are broadly diverse. (See our diversity statement here.)

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. One or more years in marketing, event planning, sales, or public relations preferred.

Preferred Skills

Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal. Strong organizational and project management skills. Knowledge of liberal arts education. Ability to communicate effectively, interact professionally in a variety of situations (in person and on the telephone). Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must have a valid Iowa driver's license and be insurable to drive. Experience working in a college or university setting is preferred.

Work Location & Conditions

The position is expected to work in person on campus in Mount Vernon with the option to work remotely 1-2 days per week. The hiring pay range for the position is $17 - $21 per hour.

Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays in a year.

Application Process

The position will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references through Cornell's online application system.

Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.