Assistant Director, Alumni Success

Assistant Director, Alumni Success

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Alumni Relations

Type: Full-Time

Business Title:
Assistant Director, Alumni Success

Applications Accepted From:
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: current resume, cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional references with current contact information, including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on the close date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 2016336T

Department Summary

The Assistant Director of Alumni Success is a key contributor in the development and executive of innovative engagement strategies to foster lifelong connections between OHIO students and alumni. The Assistant Director will develop and promote programs and initiatives including the Alumni-Community Platform (Bobcat Network), mentorship programs, and career, life-long learning, and professional growth opportunities in support of the Ohio University Alumni Association's and Ohio University's strategic goals and objectives. This individual will develop and deliver programs and manage relationships that support the OUAA's strategies for alumni success and continued engagement with Ohio University. The Assistant Director will represent the Association to a broad audience of alumni, donors, university partners, and administration. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with OUAA leadership to develop OUAA programming for the alumni audience.
• Develop, administer, and promote programs within the Alumni-Community Platform (Bobcat Network).
• Develop and assess Student-Alumni Mentorship Programs.
• Consult, collaborate, and manage relationships with external and other University partners to ensure continuity between experiences, themes, and opportunities.
• Develop, deliver, and assess a variety of career services and programs that engage students, faculty, and alumni to meet dynamic and ongoing needs.
• Establish policies and procedures for internal and external engagements with OUAA.
• Maintain ongoing assessment of alumni success initiatives to ensure continuity and effectiveness.

Position Profile

Uses professional relationship building skills to identify and cultivate new individual, corporate, and institutional/foundation prospects. Engages external constituencies through programs, events, products, and services and develops customized programs to create, enhance, and sustain external relations. Cultivates relationships with alumni, donors, foundations, and corporations to support the University's mission. Ensures the University has the resources necessary for growth and engages the community to advance its long-term goals.

Level Summary

Provides professional expertise to the University community. Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university. Completes operational tasks essential for the daily functioning of the University. Additionally, contributes to larger projects or initiatives that align with department or University goals, often collaborating across teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
May assist in mentoring or training new employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities:
No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.

Problem Solving:
Handles a variety of problems with some independence.

Independence of Action:
Some supervision; able to work independently on routine tasks.

Communication and Collaboration:
Collaborates with team members and shares knowledge.

Physical Requirements:
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Department: Alumni Relations

Pay Rate: Target hiring range for this role is $43,888.00 to $51,377.00 and the final offer will be commensurate with the candidate's education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position.

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Pay Grade: 15

Pay Range: $43,888.00-$62,459.00

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family: Development & Inst. Advancement

Job Sub Family: External Relations

Job Level: IC2

Job Open Date: 05/04/2026

Posting End Date: 05/20/2026

Planning Unit: Vice President for University Advancement

Work Schedule:
This position works year-round and is typically expected to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some after hours, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Flexplace and flextime arrangements may be available for this position.
Additional expectations: The successful candidate will have the willingness and ability to travel for events and programs.

Months: 12 month

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week: 40.00

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position:
Bo Richardson, richarr3@ohio.edu 740-593-1908