Assistant Director for Young Alumni Engagement
Description
The Office of Alumni Relations seeks a dynamic and motivated Assistant Director for Young Alumni Engagement to join our dedicated team. This position plays a crucial role in fostering meaningful connections with recent graduates (1-10 years out), enhancing their engagement with the College, and supporting their transition from students to active alumni. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a passion for relationship-building, and innovative ideas to cultivate a vibrant young alumni community. Key responsibilities include driving communications, programming, and volunteer management for young alumni, collaborating on regional and affinity programs, partnering with advancement colleagues on philanthropic priorities, and supervising Reunion Weekend student workers.
Essential functions include:
- Serve as the primary Alumni Office driver of communications and programming for recent graduates; strategize and execute College-directed activities and events focused on this key alumni cohort (e.g. Crossroads, our national celebration of Holy Cross for young alumni).
- Cultivate relationships with young alumni to understand their needs, interests, and concerns.
- Recruit, train and steward recent graduates and students for volunteer opportunities (e.g. HCAA Board of Directors, Regional Club leaders, Class Chairs, etc.).
- Collaborate with Alumni Office colleagues and the Alumni Association Board of Directors on a broad range of alumni affinity, career development, and lifelong learning opportunities (e.g. HCAA GOLD+2 committee); partner with College departments, faculty, and staff to leverage resources in support of young alumni initiatives.
- Assist with young alumni networking opportunities in the New York City area in collaboration with the Holy Cross Leadership Council.
- Track engagement metrics and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of engagement efforts.
- Partner, as appropriate, with Advancement colleagues to help drive and increase young alumni and student engagement activity that aligns with divisional philanthropic priorities (e.g. Giving Day, Philanthropy Day, etc.).
- Hire and manage Reunion Weekend student workers.
Reporting Line
- Reporting to the Director of Alumni Regional and Special Programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 2+ years of experience in higher education, non-profit organization or related field with a proven track record of event and volunteer management
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in social media and digital platforms
- Ability to work independently and as part of the Advancement team, with a collaborative and inclusive approach
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends as appropriate
- Valid driver’s license
This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
- 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - upon hire, candidates will need to live within commuting distance
- Condensed summer 4-day work week
- Tuition & Education benefits
- Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.
In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.