Associate Director, Affinity & Generational Engagement

Job Requisition:

JR101235 Associate Director, Affinity & Generational Engagement (Open)
Job Posting

Title:

Associate Director, Affinity & Generational Engagement Department:

CC00262 WM001 | WMUA | Finance & Administration Job Family:

Staff
- Alumni Affairs Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)
Job

Requisition Primary

Location:

Alumni House Primary Job Posting

Location:

William & Mary

Job Description

Summary:

Mission Statement:
University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity – human, financial and experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.

Position Summary The Associate Director of Affinity & Generational Engagement is a critical role on the Alumni Engagement team in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. Alumni Engagement ensures that all W&M alumni are engaged, involved, represented, and encouraged to be active with, informed about, and supportive of William & Mary.

The Associate Director of Affinity & Generational Engagement reports to the Senior Director, Alumni Engagement and is responsible for engagement and event programming for a portfolio of alumni and students based on their affinity, generational and class affiliations. The Associate Director’s areas of responsibility include supporting strategic program development and execution as well as volunteer management. The Associate Director will work with the Senior Director to develop and execute strategies that maximize and leverage in- person and virtual alumni engagement opportunities to encourage greater connections between alumni and to alma mater.

The Associate Director is responsible for program documentation, metrics, analysis, annual reporting activity and budgeting, which includes utilization of university and William & Mary Alumni Association funds. The Associate Director leads a team of two Assistant Directors and collaborates with colleagues across University Advancement and campus.

The Associate Director will help foster a culture of belonging that provides opportunity for all people and perspectives. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg, VA, that offers a flexible work environment

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Job Description:

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Salary: $55,000 to $65,000 commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Strong knowledge of volunteer management, with the demonstrated ability to train and manage volunteers, develop goals and strategies for alumni, and coordinate effective alumni engagement opportunities or special events. (Typically, 3+ years)
Demonstrated experience in alumni relations, fundraising, volunteer management or related field. (Typically, 3+ years)
Strong customer service skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituencies.

Strong administrative and project coordination experience with the demonstrated ability to plan, manage and track projects through completion.

Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.

Ability to develop positive, strategic working relationships among Advancement and campus partners to help in the university’s overall fundraising initiatives.

Experience managing a budget.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the campus, mission and traditions of William & Mary.

Ability to train, coordinate, and manage direct reports who serve multiple constituencies.

Demonstrated skills using online event registration systems as well as experience with Blackbaud or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Experience working in marketing. (Typically, 3+ years)
Experience in resolving staffing and logistical and other on-site issues.

Conditions of Employment:

Flexibility…