Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Co-manage several reunion classes and collaborate with volunteers to shape programming that deepens alumni connections.

Oversee all event logistics for on and off campus events (venue, catering, transportation, A/V, signage, materials, etc.) to ensure smooth execution.

Develop communications for invitations and follow-up; track attendance and engagement using NXT/Raiser's Edge.

Analyze event outcomes and recommend improvements for future programming.

Build relationships with alumni leaders and volunteers to support engagement initiatives; communicate effectively and represent Middlebury in a variety of settings, with a wide range of members of the alumni community.

Envision, create and execute mutually beneficial engagement opportunities in collaboration with campus partners, including faculty, Athletics, Center for Careers and Internships, student organizations and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years related experience required. Experience in a fundraising environment preferred.
• Well organized and able to manage multiple events concurrently. Must be detailed oriented, able to work well and maintain composure under pressure, and solve problems. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff.
• Knowledge of desktop applications and relational databases, and Microsoft Office; Basic image editing software preferred; Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Evening and weekend work required; some travel.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Other:

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.



Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• 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.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website or click to see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Middlebury, VT or Monterey, CA!

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.



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