Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement

Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement

Position Title:

Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement

Division/College:
University Foundation

Department:
Foundation Communications & Marketing

Location:

Moscow

Guided by its mission to inspire, manage and distribute private support to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho, the UI Foundation strives to elevate the university’s impact and reputation through transformational philanthropy. The Foundation is defined by four core values:
Generosity and Curiosity;
One Mission, One Team;
Leadership Through Integrity and Accountability; and Dedication to Excellence. By connecting donor generosity with the university’s greatest opportunities, the Foundation helps fuel student success, advance research and innovation and strengthen the University of Idaho’s future.

This position leads engagement initiatives across the student-to-alumni transition, with a focus on career connection, identity development and long-term community building. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with Alumni Relations colleagues, campus partners and other stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, coordinated and meaningful constituent experience.

• Design and implement initiatives and programming to drive student and young alumni engagement
• Develop and support career-focused engagement opportunities
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with campus partners, faculty, student organizations and alumni volunteers
• Two years of experience in program development, engagement, event planning or relationship management
• Experience coordinating and executing programs or initiatives
• Experience working collaboratively with partners or stakeholders
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Two years of experience in program development, engagement, event planning or relationship management
• Experience coordinating and executing programs or initiatives
• Experience working collaboratively with partners or stakeholders
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Demonstrated interest in engagement, events or higher education
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute strategic ideas
• Experience in alumni relations, higher education or student engagement
• Developing programs for students or early career professionals
• Analyzing participation data and improving programs based on insights
• Experience in event planning and coordination
• Supervising staff

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and holidays
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles

• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Inside Higher Ed
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  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
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  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.