Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement for Shared Interest
Programs
JR[contact details available in the full listing]
Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)
Williams College seeks an
Assistant Director of Alumni
Engagement for Shared Interest Programs (SIP) to provide
strategic leadership and engagement opportunities for communities
of alumni expressly created around a shared interest or experience,
outside of traditional class-based structures and beyond the scope
of established alumni affinity networks. This includes shared
interest developed through athletic teams, recognized student
organizations/clubs, majors/departments, residential life, and
more.
The Assistant Director will manage and collaborate deeply with
alumni volunteers to organize gatherings, events, communications,
and other moments of connection between and among alumni, as well
as between alumni and students in groups that share these
interests. Annually, this will take the form of ~20-25 large-scale
campus gatherings, smaller regional gatherings, virtual SIP
reunions, and alumni storytelling opportunities.
As such, this role involves considerable event planning, strategic
thinking, program execution, marketing production, and deep
collaboration with alumni, campus partners, faculty and academic
departments, and external vendors. A creative, energetic, and
empathic team, Alumni Engagement is looking for candidates with
strong communication and tech skills, attention to detail and the
ability to manage competing priorities, and demonstrated
professional experience in volunteer management, program
management, event coordination, or comparable field of
endeavor.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Alumni Relations, the
Assistant Director aims to ensure that opportunities for connection
outside of traditional class structures are representative of the
diverse interests of alumni and are available and accessible to
alumni that may wish to engage. This role will be a part of the
Alumni Engagement events group, working closely with colleagues to
ensure consistent alumni experiences for large-scale gatherings. By
developing Shared Interest Programs that meet the interests and
needs of alumni, the Assistant Director works to sustain the
mission of the institution long after graduation-generating
goodwill and renewed connection, cultivating and stewarding alumni
for volunteerism and philanthropy, and encouraging lifelong
relationships with the College.
This position works in partnership and deep collaboration across
Alumni Engagement, the broader Office of College Relations, and
with many partners in Athletics, Campus Life, the Davis Center,
academic departments and programs, and other areas of the college
mostly closely involved in student experiences that align with
alumni interests.
Specific responsibilities will include (but are not limited
to):
- Program & Event Management: Lead, manage, and
execute ~20-25 Shared Interest Program (SIP) events and reunions
each year, actively managing large numbers of SIP volunteers and
college partners throughout the event planning process.
Affinity Connection: Cultivate lifelong affinity across
alumni cohorts, focusing specifically on young alumni and
under-engaged populations most likely to connect through shared
interest, while facilitating student-alumni interactions as
opportunities arise.
Volunteer Management: Proactively track milestone years
for major student groups, teams, and activities, intentionally
cultivating groups of volunteer leaders to serve as thought and
execution partners.
Multi-Channel Communications: Design and manage
marketing collateral (emails, invitations, print, web pages) and
establish communication channels (listservs, dynamic lists) that
support connection.
Athletic Partnerships: Partner directly with coaches,
athletic staff, and team alumni networks to plan, coordinate, and
execute athletic gatherings, alumni-athlete games, team milestone
events, and other stewardship opportunities.
Alumni Reflections: Collect reflections and stories from
alumni that commemorate key milestones and faculty/staff
retirements.
Reunion Ranger Student Program: Co-manage a
comprehensive Reunion Ranger program of 60+ student employees.
Team Collaboration & Culture: Provide continuous
feedback and insights to colleagues, actively contributing to a
team culture of learning, efficiency, and continuous
improvement.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience
in volunteer management, program management, event coordination, or
comparable field of endeavor; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to cultivate
relationships with broadly diverse groups of alumni, faculty,
staff, students, vendors, etc. Demonstrated interest in working
with volunteers and undergraduate students, and skills to support
that work.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and execute a high volume of
events through all phases of planning and delivery, including
reporting on program and event outcomes.
- Independent professional judgment to accomplish program and
event goals, particularly in solving last-minute challenges that
may arise.
- Comfort in an environment where most work is done
electronically, with demonstrated interest in learning new systems
and platforms. Experience with financial reconciliation systems, or
demonstrated willingness to learn.
- Organizational and problem solving skills with an ability to
prioritize and execute multiple competing projects and tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with
proactive collaboration across a range of campus partners as a
fundamental priority. Demonstrated ability and interest in
producing email campaigns, event invitations, newsletters, print
collateral, and web pages.
- Ability to navigate campus and to travel in order to meet with
alumni and produce events.
A cover letter is required for your application to be
considered. Please attach a cover letter as a separate document
with your application. This will provide an opportunity for you to
share how your experiences align with the specific requirements of
this position, as well as the mission and values of the
college.
Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive
community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and
thrive.
Hybrid on-site/remote work arrangements may be available for up to
2 days of remote work per week for employees based in MA, NY, CT,
or VT, following a fully in-person onboarding period. Remote work
arrangements are subject to review and revision as policy
evolves.
Application review will begin on
November 3, 2026, and will
continue until the position is filled. Pay range is $68,000 -
$80,000 commensurate with experience.
Please visit
https://careers.williams.edu/
to apply.
ALL employees must have completed an I-9 BEFORE they can begin
work.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of
background information submitted by the applicant, including the
completion of a criminal record check, and education when
applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and
conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state
law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national
origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military
service.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie
detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal
penalties and civil liability.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination,
Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive
community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and
thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons
with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If
reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job
application or interview process please feel free to contact us via
phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.
To apply, visit https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/williamscollege/External_Career_Site/job/Williamstown-MA-Main-Campus/Assistant-Director-of-Alumni-Engagement-for-Shared-Interest-Programs_JR10000001522.
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