Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Assistant Director will be responsible for enhancing engagement opportunities and increasing alumni involvement through, but not limited to, the management of regional alumni chapters, career mentoring programs, and special events.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related or a logical assignment to the position. Management may require incumbents to perform duties other than those contained in this document.
 

• Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Engagement in planning and implementing alumni programs, activities, and events that serve alumni, University Advancement, and University initiatives.
• Oversee Alumni Chapters. Recruit new leadership, members, oversee all Chapter events and coordinate all communication materials. 
• Manage social media to foster engagement through volunteerism, improve event attendance, and increase participation in alumni programs through popular media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Manage various engagement platforms such as Saint Leo Connect, an exclusive on-line portal for Saint Leo alumni.
• Support Alumni Weekend marketing and communications under the leadership of the Director of Alumni Engagement. Manage volunteers and coordinate events for Alumni Weekend.
• Ensure best practices are developed and deployed while also testing new strategies. Establish, track, and analyze results and outcomes of all marketing efforts to measure success. 
• Research best practices and remain current on alumni engagement trends, strategies, and services offered by other institutions. Draft and maintain documentation for business processes and policies.
• Collaborate and work with Saint Leo University Athletics to help plan alumni events.
• In conjunction with the University's Career Services office, execute career networking events and programs which connect alumni with current students.
• In conjunction with the Director of Alumni Engagement and the Saint Leo University development team, proactively research and incorporate emerging programs and concepts into alumni engagement programming to encourage and increase alumni annual giving.
• Create special messaging and programs specific to young alumni to promote the department's efforts and goals.
• Assist in goal setting, establishing timelines, and reporting progress for regional alumni chapters, career mentoring programs, special reunions, and other initiatives under their direction. 
• Work with Advancement Services to ensure alumni records are up-to-date.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (Please list specific requirements)

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical and planning skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituents.
• Working knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Manage social media platforms and day-to-day activities.
• 1-3 years of professional work experience.  
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to function autonomously as well as a member of a team
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication within a team environment
• Computer fluency including Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Alumni relations, higher education, and/or non-profit volunteer management experience.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: (Please list specific credential requirements)

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or University.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel and work evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Special Instructions

Required Documents

In addition to a resume, the following documents are required for consideration. Please upload documents in the second step of the application packet process: 

• Cover Letter
• Values Statement - (500 words or less), should highlight how your philosophy and practices fit the Mission and Core Values of Saint Leo University. The University Mission Statement and Values are available on the Saint Leo website at “https://www.saintleo.edu/about/mission-values”.

ENVIRONMENT:   

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description. 

NOTICE: 
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period