Assistant Director of Affinity Engagement
Denison University

Position Type:

Administrative Staff

Classification Title:

Administrative Staff

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Affinity Engagement

Position Number:

A00593

Pay Grade Level:

AD 01

Department:

Alumni and Family Engagement

Posting Number:

S 121301405

Full or Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Months:

12

FTE:

1.0

Work Schedule:

Typically Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm
Some weekend and evening work required
Some travel required

After a preliminary onboarding period, Institutional Advancement staff have the ability to work up to two days per week remotely.

Basic Function:

The Assistant Director of Affinity Engagement will support and manage specific affinity-based alumni networks, events, volunteers, and communications. Affinity-based programs are focused on cohorts of alumni with a shared interest and/or experience.

The Assistant Director of Affinity Engagement is a member of the Alumni Engagement Programs team and plays an important role in successfully executing the strategic priorities for alumni engagement, which is a key priority for Denison.

Essential Job Functions:

Program Management

• In coordination with the Senior Associate Director of Affinity Engagement, implement strategic initiatives for engagement, provide proactive service, communication and responsiveness to the needs of Denison's alumni community.
• Partner with colleagues to foster alumni engagement synergies across Advancement and with campus partners (i.e. Annual Giving, Athletics, Student Life, etc.)
• Partner with affinity group volunteers to develop and execute strategies to meaningfully connect and engage alumni within each affinity group.
• Support the planning and execution of programs and events for the affinity groups managed by this position.

Volunteer Management

• Responsible for nurturing and maintaining key relationships with leadership of alumni affinity groups.
• Guides volunteer leaders in building strong leadership teams, to ensure a volunteer pipeline for sustained success.
• Advises and consults with volunteer leaders, boards, and councils on a range of issues including annual programming, volunteer recruitment and retention, best practices, University policies, and event planning and communications strategies in collaboration with divisional and campus partners.

Communications and Marketing

• Collaborate with affinity volunteers to create relevant marketing and communication materials and timelines.
• Partner with AFE's Marketing & Communications team and Advancement Communications to ensure consistent, relevant, and timely communications.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with signature events for the division, including Big Red Weekend, Family Weekend, Commencement, Reunion, and others as determined.

Perform other duties as assigned
Some travel is required.Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required for this position.

Minimum of 1-2 years in Alumni Engagement or similar field; experience working with volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years in Alumni Engagement or similar field; experience managing volunteers.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift or carry up to 20 pounds.

Contact(s):

Jill Little

Contact Phone/Extension:

740-587-5659

Contact Email:

littlej@denison.edu

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Denison University Background Check Statement:

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement :

EEO Statement
Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at Denison Forward.

ADA Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.

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