Assistant Director Alumni Engagement - 530959

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $54,000 - Midpoint: $67,500 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 301103 - Alumni Affairs

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement generates support for the University through alumni engagement. Develops, plans, and implements programs and special events.

Additional Department Summary: Develops, markets, and executes new graduate programming. Identifies and cultivates young alumni to drive involvement in chapters. Focuses specifically on engagement and fundraising for scholarships and student recruitment. Provides pre-planning, onsite management, and follow-up of assigned engagement opportunities and programming. Designs, develops, and executes events within timeline and budget parameters. Collaborates with campus partners and the NAA Board of Directors to create impactful events to foster alumni engagement. Researches current industry trends and new event ideas to ensure that events are fresh, engaging, and impressive for donors, alumni, and prospective donors with a specific focus on young alumni engagement programming. Manages the 18Under31 young alumni awards program. Develops, markets, and executes the international and domestic alumni travel program.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR master's degree.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to travel extensively and work nights and weekends as required. Excellent public speaking skills. Ability to navigate all social media platforms. Ability to work effectively with others for successful program/project development. Ability to foster on-campus partnerships and create mutually beneficial relationships.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in communications, development, sales, public relations, or alumni affairs. Some budgeting experience. Experience working effectively with various audiences.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time

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