R00035793
Poughkeepsie, NY
Department
Advancement
Job Family
Administrator
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Job Description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Engagement and Executive Director of AAVC, the Director of Special Events and Programs (SEP) develops and executes a series of high-impact events and educational programs that engage Vassar College's alums and other community members in support of institutional goals. The Director oversees a portfolio of on-campus, off-campus, and virtual events, ensuring alignment with the College's mission and advancement priorities. In collaboration with colleagues across Advancement and campus departments, the Director designs signature "learning for a lifetime" experiences and manages the SEP team to deliver cohesive, mission-driven programming that strengthens constituent engagement and institutional visibility. The SEP team consists of the Director, a Senior Associate Director and an Office Specialist. The ideal candidate will be a strategist, content curator and logistics producer for this small and busy team.
Responsibilities
- Special Events: Work with various Advancement and campus partners to produce special events (on campus and regionally) that feature Vassar's President, highlight institutional priorities (such as campaigns), and steward constituents (donors, volunteers, etc.).