Associate Director of Alumni and Family Engagement and Volunteer Management
Centre College
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Posted: 26-Jan-25
Location: Danville, Kentucky
Employment Type:
Full-time
Organization Type:
Higher Education Institution
Required Education:
Bachelor’s
The Associate Director of Alumni and Family Engagement & Volunteer Management is responsible for developing and implementing programs that enhance life-long relationships with and inspire philanthropic investments from alumni and families. The Associate Director will be expected to partner with Annual Giving and Major Giving Teams to build the donor pipeline and ensure engagement strategies are well executed and effective. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Alumni and Family Engagement, this position also works closely with the development communications team on publications, emails, social media graphics and text messages to alumni and families about news and off campus events. This position will also coordinate alumni volunteers to include reunion committee members, class ambassadors, alumni board members, social media ambassadors, and regional chapter presidents. Finally, this position will assist the Executive Director of Alumni and Family Engagement as needed with planning and executing all regional and on campus events.
Essential Job Functions:
Oversee the planning and implementation of campus events such as Parent and Family Orientation, Honor Walk, Senior Class Gift Programming, and all reunion committee meetings and reunion events
Partner with the Annual Giving and Major Gift teams to plan and host regional alumni events and chapter programs and meetings;
Assist with large on campus alumni and family events such as Family Weekend, Homecoming, Women’s Leadership Conference, Black Alumni Weekend, Scholarship Dinner and Commencement;
Work closely with other Development office units to ensure that all areas are working in a cohesive and collegial environment toward departments stated goals.
Assist in organizing campaign roundtable dinners, regional campaign events, and joint admission and development related events in key regions of the country.
Assist the Dean of Alumni and Family Engagement with the day-to-day activities of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, including organizing annual meetings, maintaining contact with members on a regular basis, and providing staff support for the Association’s strategic planning process. Assist with recruitment, selection and on-boarding of new alumni board members.
Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community, fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Provide and coordinate meaningful alumni volunteer engagement opportunities including Chapter Presidents, Class Chairs, Reunion Committees, National Associates Chairs, Young Alumni Associates Chairs, CC Ambassadors, etc.
Partner with the Office of Admission and Financial aid to host recruiting and yield events in key regions across the country.
Develop digital programming and online content to engage international alumni and constituents who do not live within driving distance of campus.
Commitment to developing new and innovative programs and technologies.
Special attention should be paid to creating new programming to engage affinity and underrepresented groups, international alumni, and alumni that are unable to travel to campus for events.
Marginal Job Functions:
Ability to manage a high volume of work across multiple platforms in a fast-paced environment;
Strong work ethic, collaboration and organizational skills, as well as, the ability to prioritize effectively;
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and interact professionally within a complex organization;
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Alumni and Family Engagement.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Effective interpersonal and listening skills, diplomacy, and tact to build relationships with alumni, families, parents, and college donors.
A minimum of three to five years of relevant work experience with previous experience in higher education, fundraising and development, alumni relations, event management, or volunteer management is required.
Strong communication and relationship management skills are necessary.
Experience programming emails and developing web content is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent event planning and organizational skills.
Ability to represent the College to key constituents is essential.
Must also be able to work with staff and faculty members to develop and implement strategies to advance institutional priorities.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel. Evening and weekend work is required. Frequent travel may be necessary.
Physical Requirements:
Limited pushing, pulling, lifting. Lifting would not exceed 20 lbs.
Mobility on campus necessary.
Ability to travel long distances and stay one or more nights away from home
Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, student, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.
Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.
Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.
For information concerning the College, visit our web site at www.centre.edu