Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, Student Engagement
- University of New Hampshire
- Location: Durham, New Hampshire
- Category: Admin-Alumni Associations and Services
- Posting Date: 06/15/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Operating Title
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, Student EngagementLong Classification Title
Alumni Relations Officer ICampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH Alumni Affairs AdministrationSummary of Position
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Assistant Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and growing programs and traditions to educate students about the benefits of being engaged alumni, while instilling a sense of institutional pride. The Assistant Director will proactively identify and evaluate new opportunities that involve students during each phase of their experience at UNH.
The Assistant Director’s comprehensive program of strategic events and services will promote a culture of engagement and philanthropy among the student body while ensuring alignment with the priorities of Alumni Relations, Advancement, and the University.
ESSENTIAL/STRATEGIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Student Leadership: Execute a student engagement plan that implements the Student Alumni Association (SAA) for undergraduate and graduate students designed to promote the concept of being engaged alumni and future leaders.
Programs and Events: Responsible for developing small events and large campus-wide programs focused on student engagement and/or student/alumni interactions. Events and programs include, but are not limited to: Commencement, Senior Gift, Wildcat Sendoff, No-Stress Networking, Rising Alumni Leaders, mentoring programs, etc. Form campus partnerships to represent Alumni Relations at other campus programs including student leadership conferences and first year programs.
Training & Development: Responsible for recruiting, training, and advising of Student Alumni Association (SAA) officers, general members, and sub-committees. This includes the creation and implementation of training programs and coaching. Oversee and manage Alumni Relations student employee(s).
Communication/Marketing: Partner to develop marketing and communications plans for student events and SAA including web presence and social media efforts.
The Assistant Director’s comprehensive program of strategic events and services will promote a culture of engagement and philanthropy among the student body while ensuring alignment with the priorities of Alumni Relations, Advancement, and the University.
ESSENTIAL/STRATEGIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Student Leadership: Execute a student engagement plan that implements the Student Alumni Association (SAA) for undergraduate and graduate students designed to promote the concept of being engaged alumni and future leaders.
Programs and Events: Responsible for developing small events and large campus-wide programs focused on student engagement and/or student/alumni interactions. Events and programs include, but are not limited to: Commencement, Senior Gift, Wildcat Sendoff, No-Stress Networking, Rising Alumni Leaders, mentoring programs, etc. Form campus partnerships to represent Alumni Relations at other campus programs including student leadership conferences and first year programs.
Training & Development: Responsible for recruiting, training, and advising of Student Alumni Association (SAA) officers, general members, and sub-committees. This includes the creation and implementation of training programs and coaching. Oversee and manage Alumni Relations student employee(s).
Communication/Marketing: Partner to develop marketing and communications plans for student events and SAA including web presence and social media efforts.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor'sAcceptable minimum years of experience
3-5 yearsPosting Number
PS4066FY23Other minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 3-5 years of related event and volunteer management experience, preferably in a university environment or large operation with multiple departments/partners
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with alumni, faculty, staff, students, and the general public
- Strong computer literacy
- Supervisory skills
- Effective management of time and efficiency working with multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding and application of social media platforms
- Ability to work nights and weekends and travel occasionally
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/56307Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00Grade
18EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Date
06/15/2023Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoJob Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)Appointment Type
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None applicableDuty/Responsibility
Student Engagement
- Develop student and student/alumni related events and programs including Wildcat Sendoff, No-Stress Networking, Rising Alumni Leaders, mentoring programs, etc.
- As part of the Commencement Planning team, plan and execute logistical arrangements to ensure the success of Commencement weekend ceremonies.
- Oversee the Senior Gift campaign that informs graduating students about the importance and impact of giving to UNH and invites them to start engaging in philanthropy.
- Recruit students to attend regional and national alumni events. Provide coaching to students ahead of the program.
- Recruit student volunteers for various Alumni Relations events and programs.
- Oversee management and supervision of Alumni Relations student employee(s).
Duty/Responsibility
Student Alumni Association
- Execute a student engagement plan for the Student Alumni Association (SAA) designed to promote the concept of being engaged alumni and future leaders.
- Responsible for advising Student Alumni Association (SAA) officers, general members, and sub-committees. This includes the creation and implementation of training programs and coaching.
- Recruit students for SAA from the general undergraduate and graduate student populations and various affinity groups. Affinity groups include, but are not limited to, athletes, recognized student groups, student government, fraternity and sorority life, academic honor societies, Dean’s ambassadors, and other distinguished student organizations (i.e., Hamel Scholars).
Duty/Responsibility
Campus Partnerships
- Serve and represent Advancement on campus-wide committees focused on student engagement initiatives including University Commission for Community, Equity and Diversity, Sophomore Working Group, Cross Collaboration Committee, University Research Conference (URC), Global Leadership Experience, UNH Leadership Camp.
- Connect student engagement efforts with existing campus programs in academic units and Student Life.
- Assist in data collection of campus student leaders including student organizations, student award winners, resident assistants, campus recreation groups, athletes, etc.
Duty/Responsibility
Alumni Engagement
- Provide support and leadership for an Alumni Association Board of Directors task force/committee.
- Assist in recruiting for young alumni programming.
- Other duties as assigned.
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