Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Affinity Programs

Job Title

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Affinity Programs

Posting Number

20110610

Pay Rate

Salaried - commensurate with experience

Position Type

Administration

Key Responsibilities

Juniata College invite applications for the position of Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Affinity Programs. The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Affinity Programs serves as reunion coordinator, volunteer manager, event planner, and council liaison with a goal of increasing alumni and donor engagement in affinity groups and programs. Major responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies to engage individuals and groups with an affinity for specific academic departments, sports teams, organizations, careers, and causes.

Essential Duties:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and plan a series of affinity-based reunions, including event logistics, marketing and communications, budgeting, volunteer engagement, and post-event analysis and reporting
• Manage all aspects of volunteer-led affinity groups by partnering with faculty and administration to recruit, train, and support volunteers; developing strategies, goals, and timelines; scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics; managing outreach through a variety of communication vehicles; serving as liaison for in-person and virtual meetings
• Assist with the planning and coordination of a diverse offering of career development programs and events that incorporate alumni and donors into the process of supporting student career readiness
• Represent the Career Development and Alumni Engagement Office at on-campus, regional, and virtual events; occasional extended work hours and weekends may be required
• Collaborate with Annual Giving staff on affinity fundraising efforts, including Day of Giving, program endowments, affinity reunions, and other event-related opportunities
• Work with Marketing and College Advancement team members on the creation of consistent, professional, and attractive communications including: coordinating webpages, social media, print and digital publications and invitations
• Assist with data management functions including the tracking and reporting of constituent participation, volunteerism, and contact reports
• Participate in management of student assistants including: hiring, training, supervising, and coordinating delegation of work from staff to students
• Perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned
  
  

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…EOE

Position Qualifications

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s degree, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel is required
• Works independently within a strategic framework and institutional priorities
• Maintains a collegial, cooperative, and collaborative working style with a diverse group of constituents and campus partners
• Brings a keen ability to foster, build, and maintain relationships on all levels, which includes providing experiences that make constituents feel special
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills, along with moderate skills in design and marketing
• Utilizes excellent project management, organizational, and planning skills and has superior attentiveness to detail
• Works with a proactive manner and the ability and inclination to formulate and to articulate opinions creating consensus and momentum
• Has strong computer literacy with knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, coupled with the desire and ability to learn specialized software
• Valid driver’s license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position.
• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
  
  

Supervision Required/Given

This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Career Development & Alumni Engagement and works closely with other members of the College Advancement team. Provides supervision to student workers, interns, and volunteers as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event planning, volunteer management, fundraising, marketing and design, or related areas
• Familiarity with Juniata College and its alumni community
  
  

Physical Demands

• This individual must be willing to drive and travel independently.
• On occasion, this individual prepares and moves event supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
  
  

Special Instructions To Applicants

Juniata’s Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical; vision; dental; retirement (403b); paid vacation, sick leave, holiday time; tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents); wellness programming; and additional insurance programs.

Open Date

06/18/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes