Assistant Director, Alumni and Donor Relations

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

The Assistant Director for Alumni and Donor Relations plays a vital role in planning and executing signature alumni and donor events, with primary responsibility for the logistics of Reunion Weekend and annual fundraising dinners. In addition, this position assists with athletic alumni programming, manages a small portfolio of corporate and individual prospects and supports the daily administrative operations of the Alumni and Donor Relations team.

The role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, volunteers, and vendors to deliver high-quality experiences that strengthen connections and inspire philanthropy.

Event Management (Primary Focus)

• Serve as the lead project manager for Reunion Weekends, overseeing logistics, vendor coordination, volunteer support, and event communications.

• Plan and execute annual fundraising dinners, coordinating with Advancement, Facilities, Catering, and external vendors to deliver high-caliber donor experiences.

• Assist in the planning and execution of athletic alumni events, working closely with colleagues in Athletics and Advancement.

• Support other alumni and donor events as needed, including regional gatherings, networking programs, and recognition events.

• Build strong relationships with alumni volunteers, reunion committees, and event participants.

• Carry a small portfolio of corporate and individual prospects, engaging them through personalized outreach, event invitations, and stewardship.

• Assist with donor recognition activities connected to events, including program booklets, signage, and acknowledgments.

• Provide day-to‑day administrative support for the Alumni and Donor Relations team, including budget tracking, event registration management, and database updates.

• Serve as the point of contact for vendors, alumni inquiries, and internal partners related to event logistics.

• Contribute to Advancement communications, including event promotions, email campaigns, and website updates

• Partner with colleagues across Advancement and the College to ensure events and engagement initiatives align with institutional priorities.

• Represent the College at alumni, donor, and campus events, occasionally requiring evening or weekend work.

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s…