ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
Primary Role:
The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations will be the principal operating manager for the Parent and Affinity Volunteer Program. Primary responsibilities are the development of parent volunteers, management and growth of the College’s affinity groups, implementation of a new Parent’s Council and collaboration with the Enrollment, Career Services and Student Services offices at Juniata, helping to create volunteer opportunities. This position works very closely with parents, alumni, Juniata students, faculty, staff and members of the outside community.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead in the development of a campus-wide culture where parents are considered a vital part of the Juniata family. Maintain an expanding knowledge of parent constituents, their attitudes toward and involvement with Juniata, and their potential to serve and support the college as a volunteer.
- Identify and grow new/existing affinity groups consistent with College’s strategic goals.
- Develop and implement a full program of on-campus and off-campus parent and affinity group events, while building and managing a base of support within the college community.
- Work in collaboration with the College’s enrollment office and the Juniata Admissions Ambassadors to identify and engage interested parents to be trained for eventual recruiting tasks.
- Collaborate with the College’s development team to actively develop and manage a portfolio of parent volunteer and donor prospects, taking responsibility for their cultivation and increased association with Juniata.
- Work in association with the Career Services Office to involve parents in the career networking process, including involvement in the Juniata Career Team (JCT), participation in the annual job shadow program and career networking days/nights.
- Develop and organize a Parent’s Council which mirrors the diverse population of the student body.
- Expand current efforts to attract prospective “Legacy Students” who are beginning the college selection process, by approaching alumni who have children in the later stages of high school.
- Bring high energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the position to develop programs and promote innovations.
Supervision Required/Given:
Work independently within a broad strategic framework and institutional priorities. Must work cooperatively and collaboratively with numerous and diverse individuals and groups.
Position Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree and experience in admissions, public relations, communications, preferably in an academic setting is required. The position functions independently, but is capable of coordinating and facilitating collaborative interaction. Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication and computer literacy skills are required. The position requires high energy, enthusiasm and creativity and willingness to work some evening and weekend hours as well as a readiness to travel.