Emory University · 5 hours ago
Associate Director of Alumni Engagement - Leadership Engagement
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement - Leadership Engagement will coordinate and manage opportunities for Emory alumni to engage with the university and fellow alums through programs and events.
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Responsibilities
Creates, maintains, and enhances the relationship between alumni and the university and among alumni themselves
Creates/manages strategy for recruiting, cultivating, and engaging alumni through class reunions, events, and programs for a specific school or unit
Plans and develops communication methods directed at alumni on an on-going basis
Recruits, cultivates and provides direction to volunteer leadership
Represents designated program/school within the division
Fosters relationships with other campus offices, schools/divisions
Monitors program budget
May manage event budgets
Performs related responsibilities as required
Strengthen connections among alumni and constituents to inspire engagement and support of university priorities
Manage engagement with domestic and international alumni markets, with emphasis on digitally activated and emerging alumni communities
Design and lead digital engagement strategies that build and sustain alumni communities through virtual programs, online platforms, and community-based communication channels
Cultivate and manage relationships with alumni boards, networks, and affinity organizations under supervision
Serve as a primary departmental contact and represent the team in collaboration with other units across the division and university
Maintain accurate information on selected alumni and prospects, including activity reports, visit documentation, and CRM coding
Meet division metrics related to visit preparation, qualification, visits, referrals, activity reporting, and CRM data integrity
Track, evaluate, and report on program and event metrics to assess populations served and inform volunteer engagement goals
Develop and implement digital engagement plans, content strategies, and virtual experiences supporting alumni- and volunteer-led initiatives
Enable volunteer success by providing clear documentation, tools, and guidance for digital engagement and leadership development
Leverage CRM systems, digital engagement platforms, and related technologies to inform decision-making and resource allocation
Identify and research alumni prospects for volunteer leadership and engagement opportunities
Maintain knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in alumni engagement, digital community building, and volunteer management
Some night and weekend work is required
Some travel may be necessary
This position requires coming in person two days a week
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and three years of alumni engagement, event planning, public relations or other related experience OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training
Preferred
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships across a university and/or healthcare system
Commitment to excellent customer service, collaborative work, and comfort operating in ambiguous or evolving contexts
Experience managing volunteers and engagement initiatives, including work in virtual or digital environments
Experience developing or supporting digital engagement strategies, virtual programs, or online communities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, mass email platforms, and project management tools
Prior experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni engagement, nonprofit, or university settings
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and engagement strategies
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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