"Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement"

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Company: Dartmouth College

Job Location: Hanover, NH 03755

Category: Alumni Relations

Type: Full-Time

Posting date: 12/19/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1010025

Hiring Range Minimum: $59,300

Hiring Range Maximum: $74,200

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. Possible work nights and weekends to support alumni engagement activities during busy cycles.

Remote Work Eligibility?: Hybrid

Is this a term position?: No

Is this a grant funded position?: No

Position Purpose: In support of Dartmouth's Alumni Relations mission, the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement plays an integral role in implementing alumni engagement strategies for 90,000+ alumni around the world. This position supports volunteer partnerships and leadership to alumni organizations (class, clubs, and groups). Works with volunteer leadership boards, internal campus partners, ad hoc committees, and task forces and builds connections between alumni and Dartmouth. Works with internal stakeholders, operations and engagement strategy teams, campus partners, and Advancement colleagues to ensure alignment of alumni engagement efforts with broader institutional goals and to support the multifaceted goals of alumni engagement.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Three years of advancement experience in a complex college or university development operation or the equivalent
• Volunteer and project management experience
• Robust interpersonal and communication skill set (written and verbal) to be leveraged for internal stakeholders and engaging diverse constituents, virtually, locally, and regionally
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage complex projects or events
• Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to articulate the purposes and programs of Dartmouth to individuals and groups
• Maturity, intelligence, and professionalism that earn the respect of colleagues
• Collaborator who works well as part of multiple teams
• Experience employing technology and data analytics to optimize volunteer engagement
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel, work nights and weekends

Note: Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian driver's license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Cindy Hodgdon Welch

Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-3925

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Cindy Hodgdon Welch, Associate Director of Advancement Business Operations

Department Contact's Phone Number: 603-646-3925

Is driving a vehicle an essential function of this job?: Yes

Regional Engagement & Strategy 35%

• Implements both long-term and short-term strategies for Dartmouth's regional alumni engagement. Identifies opportunities to expand alumni and volunteer engagement, leveraging data and best practices to inform decisions and efficiencies.
• Performs work with minimal guidance exercising discretion in decision making, contributing insights and recommendations. Collaborates closely with the Alumni Experiences and Operations teams to align shared goals and outcomes, through regular communication and joint efforts to deliver programs and strategies.
• Tracks progress and measures the impact of engagement initiatives, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
• Oversees a portfolio of regions and volunteers, providing general guidance and support for long-term success.
• Collaborates with volunteers to maintain and enhance Dartmouth's reputation and presence in key markets, support and yield strong applicants, and create sustainable volunteer structures in alumni organizations.
• Implements in person and virtual programs (e.g., Dartmouth on Location, expert panels) and networking events.

Percentage Of Time: 35

Volunteer and Stakeholder Management 35%

• Under general guidance, recruits, trains, onboards, and manages alumni volunteers.
• Manages a balanced class portfolio, including oversight of at least one Reunion class per year.
• Works with a variety of alumni volunteer groups, such as Alumni Council Committees, DEDs, and volunteer boards.
• Serves as a liaison to campus partners (e.g., Athletics, Student Life, Admissions, IDE, Irving, the Hop) for regional and volunteer-related efforts. Develops relationships with alumni leaders and campus partners to improve the understanding of Dartmouth held by alumni.
• Communicates with alumni, volunteers, and faculty to execute engagement strategies.
• Oversees final briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, messaging alignment, and timely sign-off for major alumni events and programs.

Percentage Of Time: 35

Strategic Relationship Management 30%

• Coordinates with the broader Advancement team to ensure consistent alumni communications, events and reunion planning, and volunteer engagement.
• Works with colleagues in Advancement and campus partners to develop new engagement opportunities to meet the changing needs and expectations of alumni.
• Considers and recommends approaches to reach out to other audiences within the Dartmouth family to increase engagement. Manages engagement strategies for priority alumni segments (e.g., young alumni, international alumni), connecting alumni with off-campus programs and global events and other relevant areas.
• Assists with the implementation of new initiatives or improve existing ones that offer alumni access to resources at Dartmouth in ways that enrich their intellectual, professional, and personal lives.
• Introduces creative, strategic, and tactical thinking to outreach planning efforts to enhance Dartmouth's reputation and showcase the intellectual strengths of the College and help to advance its reputation and prestige in the marketplace.
• Fosters strong relationships with alumni by engaging them in the life of the institution and with one another. Provides updates on the institution's mission and vision through informal networking. Participates in creating a strong and enduring culture of volunteerism at Dartmouth and takes full advantage of Dartmouth's extraordinary community of graduates and all that they have to offer.

Percentage Of Time: 30

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned

Special Instructions to Applicants: Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions: Please note this position is not visa sponsorship eligible.

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