Assistant Director Of Alumni Relations And Volunteer Engagement

This position's primary responsibilities include cultivating, recruiting, supporting, and stewarding alumni participating in engagement activities. The role builds pathways to fundraising success by deepening engagement among alumni and communicating strategically with alumni in chapter cities. Specific duties include providing support to the Chapter Leadership Council (CLC), managing Reed's regional engagement initiatives, and supporting the Alumni Board. This position reports to the Director of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement. This is not a remote position.

Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including a comprehensive and cost-free medical and dental insurance option for you (Reed pays 60% on medical and dental insurance premiums for your dependent), 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities.

This is a full-time role with typical work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch. Evening and weekend hours are occasionally required.

Starting salary for this position is $56,800 - $60,800. Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an exempt position in grade 5.

Who You Are

• You are a self-starter that enjoys taking initiative
• You thrive working independently but also enjoy collaborating with others
• You are organized and detail oriented
• You are able to work with people of varied and diverse backgrounds
• You are flexible and adaptable when the need arises
• You are a creative systems thinker and problem solver
• You are an active listener and a proactive communicator
• You understand the importance of crafting clear and accurate written communication
• You value working relationships and excel at building new partnerships
• You have experience managing a program

What You'll Do

• Program Management: Work with volunteer leadership to set measurable outcomes. Create and maintain processes, tools, and resources to ensure program success.
• Event Planning: Develop and implement a calendar of events, ensuring a variety of programs that appeal to alumni of all ages and backgrounds
• Networking Opportunities: Create opportunities for alumni to connect with each other and with current students, faculty, and leadership.
• Class Reunions: Organize and promote class reunions, collaborating with alumni volunteers to execute events that encourage participation and celebration of milestones.
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and support alumni volunteers
• Alumni Outreach: Engage with alumni through targeted communications to promote events and reunions, leveraging emails, social media, and phone outreach.
• Relationship Building: Foster and maintain relationships with alumni to encourage participation in events and initiatives. Includes visits with local alumni and occasional domestic travel to build and maintain volunteer relationships.
• Feedback and Evaluation: Collect and analyze feedback to assess the effectiveness of programs and make improvements for future activities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across campus to promote events, develop programming, and engage alumni. Work with Alumni Relations team members to ensure consistent policies and practices.
• Database Management: Maintain accurate records of event attendees, participation levels, and engagement metrics in the alumni database.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in fundraising, volunteer and/or program management, community engagement and/or alumni engagement or equivalent experience

Application Instructions

Click below to apply. You will be directed to Interfolio to create a free account and begin your application. A resume and cover letter are required. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best. When submitting your cover letter, please give three examples of how you have fostered professional relationships to achieve shared goals.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early. Priority will be given to those who apply by February 21, 2025.

Reed College replies to every candidate. We will confirm that your application is received, and if you are not selected, we will let you know as soon as possible.

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Background Check Requirement

A criminal conviction record check is required for all college staff positions as a condition of employment for selected candidates. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this background check. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is reviewed based on the nature of the conviction and its relevance to the responsibilities of the position.

Reed College employment opportunities are in person and on campus. Therefore we do not offer remote positions.