Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Location: Hanover, NH 03755

Posting Date: 12/19/2025

Type: Regular Full Time (Full‑time) 12 months, 40 hrs/week, Monday – Friday 8:00–5:00 p.m. (Hybrid)

Open Until Filled: Yes

Compensation: $59,300 – $74,200

Position Number: 1010025

Union: Not a Union Position;
SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position;
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position

Purpose:

In support of Dartmouth’s Alumni Relations mission, the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement plays an integral role in implementing alumni engagement strategies for 90,000+ alumni around the world. The role supports volunteer partnerships and leadership to alumni organizations (class, clubs, and groups). Works with volunteer leadership boards, internal campus partners, ad hoc committees, and task forces and builds connections between alumni and Dartmouth.

Works with internal stakeholders, operations and engagement strategy teams, campus partners, and Advancement colleagues to ensure alignment of alumni engagement efforts with broader institutional goals and to support the multifaceted goals of alumni engagement.

• Regional Engagement & Strategy (35%)
  • Implements both long‑term and short‑term strategies for Dartmouth’s regional alumni engagement. Identifies opportunities to expand alumni and volunteer engagement, leveraging data and best practices to inform decisions and efficiencies.
  • Performs work with minimal guidance exercising discretion in decision making, contributing insights and recommendations.
  • Collaborates closely with the Alumni Experiences and Operations teams to align shared goals and outcomes, through regular communication and joint efforts to deliver programs and strategies.
  • Tracks progress and measures the impact of engagement initiatives, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Oversees a portfolio of regions and volunteers, providing general guidance and support for long‑term success.
  • Collaborates with volunteers to maintain and enhance Dartmouth’s reputation and presence in key markets, support and yield strong applicants, and create sustainable volunteer structures in alumni organizations.
  • Implements in‑person and virtual programs (e.g., Dartmouth on Location, expert panels) and networking events.
• Volunteer and Stakeholder Management (35%)
  • Under general guidance, recruits, trains, onboards, and manages alumni volunteers.
  • Manages a balanced class portfolio, including oversight of at least one Reunion class per year.
  • Works with a variety of alumni volunteer groups, such as Alumni Council Committees, DEDs, and volunteer boards.
  • Serves as a liaison to campus partners (e.g., Athletics, Student Life, Admissions, IDE, Irving, the Hop) for regional and volunteer‑related efforts.
  • Develops relationships with alumni leaders and campus partners to improve the understanding of Dartmouth held by alumni.
  • Communicates with alumni, volunteers, and faculty to execute engagement strategies.
  • Oversees final briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, messaging alignment, and timely sign‑off for major alumni events and programs.
• Strategic Relationship Management (30%)
  • Coordinates with the broader Advancement team to ensure consistent alumni communications, events and reunion planning, and volunteer engagement.
  • Works with colleagues in Advancement and campus partners to develop new engagement opportunities to meet the changing needs and expectations of alumni.
  • Considers and recommends approaches to reach out to other audiences within the Dartmouth family to increase engagement.
  • Manages engagement strategies for priority alumni segments (e.g., young alumni, international alumni), connecting alumni with off‑campus programs and global events and other relevant areas.
  • Assists with the implementation of new initiatives or improve existing ones that offer alumni access to resources at Dartmouth in ways that enrich their intellectual, professional, and personal lives.
  • Introduces creative, strategic, and tactical thinking to outreach planning efforts to enhance Dartmouth’s reputation and showcase the intellectual strengths of the College and help to advance its reputation and prestige in the marketplace.
  • Fosters strong relationships with alumni…