Assistant/Associate Director of Alumni Relations

The Assistant/Associate Director of Alumni Relations is the lead facilitator of alumni involvement in the life of the college through regional events and programs.  As such, the Assistant/Associate Director develops and annually implements a strategic program focused on increasing the number and quality of regional events for alumni. The Assistant/Associate Director promotes development of volunteer roles and support structures that encourage alumni to volunteer in progressively more complex and useful roles.  The Assistant/Associate Director works in concert with colleagues in the office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Development, the Alumni Council, individual constituents, regional leaders, and other college offices and staff to achieve the strategic objectives of the college.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Plans, organizes, develops and implements strategies to increase active participation in regional clubs by developing volunteer leaders and encouraging membership to provide and develop a mutually beneficial network for the alumni, students and college.
  2. Assists and guides regional leaders in designing, planning, promoting and implementing activities to assure overall event success and, to the greatest extent possible, utilizes volunteers in creating invitations, making local arrangements, designing programs, calling potential attendees  and promoting follow-up event planning.
  3. Champions the use of electronic media for coordination and communication of activities; updates and maintains the contents of the Juniata College alumni website and other social media; and supports development of content for print publications.
  4. Oversees planning of Homecoming/Family Weekend and special events to honor and recognize alumni service and achievement.

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED::

  • Reports to the Director of Alumni Relations
  • May supervise student employees.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Education:

BS/BA is required. An advanced degree is desirable.

Experience:

The ability to demonstrate work or volunteer experience in event planning and management, customer service and volunteer management are preferred.

Personal Competencies Necessary to be Successful in Position:

  • Excellent interpersonal, planning, organizational and communication skills
  • A working knowledge of computer programs and database management.
  • Ability to work independently within a broad strategic framework and institutional priorities.
  • Must work cooperatively and collaboratively with numerous and diverse individuals and groups.
  • Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours.