Assistant Director of Young Alumni Engagement - University of Rochester

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Assistant Director of Young Alumni Engagement has responsibility for the design and implementation of successful young alumni programs and volunteer opportunities for the University’s School of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. The individual will work collaboratively with Advancement partners to manage young alumni volunteer recruitment and activities, design young alumni-focused programs and events, and identify potential young alumni volunteers and donors. They will work closely with the Director to develop strategy and vision for young alumni programs and volunteers to enhance our pipeline of engaged alumni and donors. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Volunteer Management** + Co-manage the recruitment, training, and involvement of a dedicated committee of 60+ College undergraduate alumni from the 10 most recently graduated classes organized as the Young Alumni Council (YAC). (10%) + Coordinate and supervise YAC planning, marketing, and execution of young alumni programming in five Blue/Tier 1 regions (4 events per region per fiscal year). (15%) + Coordinate regular group communications and meetings, set goals and monitor activity, and develop outreach templates and staffing plans for events. (10%) + Work collaboratively with Advancement partners to identify and transition YAC members into other volunteer roles to continue to cultivate the next generation of alumni leaders. (5%) + Coordinate with school and unit Advancement partners to enhance their young alumni programming and communications by sharing resources and opportunities for inclusion. (5%) **Event and Program Management** + Design, plan, and execute additional young alumni-focused programs and events (in-person and virtual) outside of those hosted by the YAC, including Meliora Weekend activities. + Manage all logistics, strategic marketing, and reporting for Young Alumni Perks Program, in collaboration with Annual Giving Programs. + Partner with Regional Volunteers & Programs and Special Events colleagues to organize and guide YAC promotion and support of signature Network events. **Marketing and Communications** + Work with the Director to review and modify all marketing and educational materials to ensure web pages, printed communications and collateral, e-mail messages, and other promotional vehicles for young alumni engagement are relevant and effective. + Develop and execute a social media strategy in collaboration with volunteers to engage with young alumni and promote engagement opportunities and alumni benefits and services. **Travel and Personal Outreach** + National travel is required for meeting with young alumni for the purposes of volunteer recruitment and cultivation and promoting alumni engagement. + A minimum of 50 purposeful, face-to-face or virtual meetings in a fiscal year is required. **Goal Setting and Analysis** + Responsible for operating plans, engagement statistics reports, and analysis of young alumni program performance on a regular basis. + Continued training, professional development and gaining of overall University knowledge through regular meetings with unit-based colleagues, faculty, and staff; training on UR Advancement protocols and procedures; technical training on Advancement’s prospect management system; and honing of professional skills through seminars, conferences, trainings and individual mentoring. **Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director.** **QUALIFICATIONS:** **Required:** + Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience and training. + Four or more years of related work experience, preferably in advancement or higher education, or equivalent combination of education and experience + Outstanding communication skills, including direct interpersonal skills. + Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop innovative programs and solutions to problems. + Demonstrated ability to work with, motivate, and lead volunteers is preferred. + Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish objectives. + Experience with computer technologies and sophisticated software applications. + A personal belief in mission, goals and objectives of private higher education and a desire to change the world. + Willingness to promote philanthropy for the University. + Some evening and weekend work is required. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. **How To Apply** All applicants must apply online. _EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled_ **Pay Range** Pay Range: $75,650 - $113,464 Annually _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ Apply for Job + Careers + Sign In + New User **Location:** Central Administration **Full/Part Time:** Full-Time **Opening:** **Schedule:**