Assistant Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Assistant Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Job Category : Administrative (5+)

Requisition Number : ASSIS
002227

• Posted :
  September 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD 21701, USA

Under the direction of the Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, the Assistant Director supports the Director to meet strategic goals of the division by building, managing and fostering working relationships with Hood alumni and other constituents and by providing program support.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Communications and Alumni Outreach (50%)

• Develop engagement strategies for most recent alumni; explore affinity groups and best practices for engagement.
• Develop and coordinate (twice-yearly) online newsletter to inform alumni and constituents of campus activities and beyond. Develop, compile, write copy and publish online newsletters.
• Manage and compile “Class News” and “In Memoriam” for the Hood Magazine. Coordinate with alumni Class.
• Manage “Baby Dink” legacy program, reporting and inventory.
• Manage and update alumni webpages/and alumni website in coordination with the office of marketing and communication. Serve as web manager for the alumni office.
• Assist with content management of alumni social media accounts.
• Create emails and other various solicitations for alumni relations events.
• Monitor alumni relations email account.
• Utilize software daily: EMMA mail server, Millennium, Adobe, Canva and Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook 365 to accomplish these tasks; prepare to transition to Slate.

Events and Reunion Weekend (40%)

• Assist in developing, coordinating and planning activities/events for the annual Reunion Weekend; launch events for most recent (B.O.L.D.) alumni.
• Contact appropriate Reunion vendors/partners to ensure proper execution of performance contracts and agreements.
• Maintain Reunion Class Chair communication timeline, assisting assigned IA staff.
• Coordinate with internal services and campus partners for staffing and communications to support Reunion Weekend.
• In coordination with the Advancement Services Office, maintain records and information necessary for the coordination and implementation of a range of alumni events.
• Utilize Zoom online platform to plan, set-up, execute and monitor alumni and constituent, Alumni Executive Board and Parent Advisory Council virtual events.

Campus Partnerships (10%)

• Coordinate with athletics promotion/marketing of annual alumni/student games and other Blazer athletics events as needed.
• Coordinate alumni outreach with enrollment; participate in recruitment events.
• Participate in New Student Orientation.
• Provide Commencement team with coordination of student Legacy communication.
• Assist with coordination of Homecoming & Fall Family Weekend/Homecoming events sponsored by our office.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training student employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To be successful in this role, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the commitment to teamwork, while also being able to work…