Montclair State University · 1 week ago
Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Montclair, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$74K/yr - $96K/yr
3+ years expMontclair State University is seeking an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement to enhance the alumni network through various engagement initiatives. This role involves planning events, managing alumni relationships, and driving fundraising efforts to support university goals.
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Responsibilities
Plan and implement programs/activities for assigned segments of the alumni engagement program, comprising events and activities, benefits and services, communications, volunteer opportunities and campus/community partnerships, including all logistics from space reservations, catering and speaker confirmation through marketing and follow up
Develop relationships with alumni and students through meetings, phone calls, e-mails and events / programs, to build and strengthen their connection to the University
Develop targeted constituent programs for assigned segments in support of giving; continuously review and evaluate programs; develop and implement improved methods as required
Manage a portfolio of annual giving prospects with the responsibility for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects/donors annually. Work to generate major gift leads through new and existing annual giving donors
Set goals and objectives for assigned segments, and develop strategies and action plans to achieve outcomes
Develop, recommend, monitor and revise budgets for assigned program segments
Compile, summarize and analyze statistical and other data and reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations
Lead alumni and student volunteer committees / groups; manage time, activity and expectations to achieve goals in support of institutional priorities
Establish and maintain communication and cooperative working relationships with fellow administrators, faculty, staff, students and student organizations, government and private agencies and/or the community in order to accomplish the objectives of the engagement program
Develop and conduct market research (surveys, roundtable discussions, interviews) as needed
Identify and implement technology to enhance the engagement program; advance proficiency in use of alumni database for contact/prospect and event management, tracking, information updates, reporting; keep up to date on website development, online community functionality, social networking
Provide outstanding customer service to all constituents including alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and the community; field phone calls, e-mails and walk-in visits
Supervise student workers as needed, develop performance standards, conduct performance evaluations
Maintain integrity and appropriate confidentiality in alumni/donor engagement program operations
Create and deliver detailed correspondence / e- and print communications, including event announcements/invitations and registration forms
Serve on standing and ad hoc committees as required
Maintains essential records and files
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an institution of higher education, or other field that is directly related to the functions of the position to be filled
Ability to think strategically and creatively in developing program goals, policies and procedures for assigned segments of the engagement program
Ability to plan and implement engagement programs/events/activities
Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, while balancing multiple projects and performing assignments accurately
Basic knowledge of the principles of budget planning, development and administration
Ability to work evening and weekend events as required
Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle/access to transportation
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited university
Experience in alumni engagement in higher education
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Thorough knowledge of an alumni engagement program purpose, goals, and objectives
Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and the ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle
Experience managing and evaluating staff performance and objectives
Familiarity with and use of Raiser's Edge and other engagement platforms
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Company
Montclair State University
Montclair State University is a school in Montclair.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (19)
2024 (12)
2023 (15)
2022 (19)
2021 (11)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.41MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-07-09Grant· $0.73M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Benjamin Durant
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations
Jerry DeSanto, Ed.D.
Interim CIO/VP Information Technology
Recent News
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2025-09-29
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