Middlebury College · 5 hours ago
Senior Associate Director of Alumni Engagement Programs
Middlebury, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $94K/yr
7+ years expMiddlebury College is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Alumni Engagement Programs to lead regional alumni programming and enhance donor cultivation. The role involves managing the Alumni Engagement team, executing a variety of events, and developing engagement strategies to support the college's philanthropic goals.
EducationHigher EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Manages members of the Alumni Engagement team, ensuring a diverse program of engaging events and opportunities, on and off campus, and virtually, for alumni to stay connected with Middlebury and to support Middlebury's philanthropic goals
Serves as the program lead, and collaborates with colleagues and volunteers, to execute presidential, networking, academic, affinity and social events regionally; Develop engagement strategy for key regions to ensure a variety of activities to engage a diverse constituent base; develop, plan, and manage individual events to advance relationships with external Middlebury constituents, engaging faculty, students, and campus staff as appropriate
Recruit and manage volunteers for regional chapters of the Middlebury Alumni Association and other volunteers planning events around the world; collaborate with regional volunteers to generate ideas for compelling events and support event production and marketing; coordinate with alumni and parent hosts regarding event details; develop and institute a plan to thank and recognize hosts, speakers, volunteers
Coordinate event production and logistics, including: venue selection and management, catering, transportation, signage, decorations, audio/visual, presentation materials, other event collateral, event briefings for staff, hosts, speakers and follow up communications; coordinate with event speakers regarding details, including travel; determine invitation criteria and design marketing plans for driving attendance, including designing and sending invitations, coordinating personal outreach, and executing other appropriate follow up with guests
Serves as a member of the Reunion planning and execution team, offering logistical coordination and direct support of reunion classes as necessary and oversees several major annual on-campus events, which may include events such as Homecoming, Bread Loaf Volunteer Weekend, Athletics Hall of Fame, Alumni College, as well as other alumni affinity and identity-based programming
Advances strategic partnerships with other campus entities including the Center for Careers and Internships, Academic Affairs and the Provost's Office, Athletics, and others
Identifies and executes new and innovative engagement efforts and evaluates effectiveness of engagement opportunities towards reaching Advancement goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Seven years of related experience required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent organizational, event planning and teamwork skills required, in a fast-paced customer service-driven environment
Knowledge of desktop applications and relational databases required
Must be incredibly well organized and able to manage multiple events and projects concurrently
Must be detailed oriented, able to work well, solve problems, and maintain composure under pressure
Must handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion
Valid driver's license required for travel and event support
Evening and weekend work required; some travel
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and climb stairs
Preferred
Experience in a fundraising environment preferred
Experience supervising professional staff preferred
Middlebury graduate preferred
Benefits
Excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits
Generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens
Robust educational assistance programs
MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges
Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center
Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees
Company
Middlebury College
Middlebury College is a liberal arts institute that offers a range of academic studies and sports and athletics facilities to its students.
1001-5000 employees
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