"Assistant Director of Alumni Relations"

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Alumni Relations is responsible for strengthening and sustaining the long-term involvement of university alumni, friends, and donors in the life of the University. The specific focus of the role will be the oversight and management of partnerships between the UVM Foundation and the UVM campus, with a particular emphasis on alumni and donor engagement with campus partners. These unit-based engagement opportunities will strengthen relationships in ways that encourage alumni to give back through their time, talent, and treasure.

Reports To

UVM Foundation Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Alumni Relations

Expected Salary Range

$60,000 – 65,000; plus, the UVM Foundation’s progressive benefits package, which includes: a comprehensive health plan; dental, vision, and life insurance; a robust paid time off package; a 403(b) plan with immediate vesting and contributions; and tuition remission.

Effective Date

September 1, 2025, or a negotiated date agreed upon by both parties.

FTE

Full-Time

Location

Burlington, Vermont

Job-Type/Hours

On-site. A hybrid arrangement is possible. This position also has essential functions that will require occasional work outside of standard business days and hours.

Essential Functions

• 70% Alumni Engagement: Work in collaboration with campus partners to identify and implement engagement opportunities that connect alumni with current and future students in ways that advance the University's and Foundation’s strategic priorities.
• 40% Strategic Relationship-Building: Develop programs and coordinate initiatives that increase alumni engagement (including but not limited to: alumni volunteerism, mentorship, and philanthropy as well as student engagement); Establish and cultivate campus relationships to identify and act upon alumni engagement opportunities; Foster positive relationships with alumni who share an affinity to the college department and increase their awareness of the college’s work.
• 5% Philanthropic Opportunity-Building: Assist development partners, Deans, and departments with identifying philanthropic priorities; Support growth in the donor pipeline through collaboration on programs and initiatives that increase donor retention, acquisition, and stewardship.
• 15% Documentation & Record Keeping: Document quantitative (numbers) and qualitative (stories) engagement data that has the potential to lead to further and future philanthropic engagement; Utilize technology and data analytics to strategically focus resources for the greatest return; Ensure that data and documentation is shared between the department and the Foundation.
• 25% Volunteer Management: As assigned, partner with campus leadership to help identify, track, and engage with volunteers that serve as key advisors to the Dean or Director.
• 5% Other duties as assigned. Specific performance standards will be captured as metrics in an annual business plan.

Desired Skills & Abilities

• Self-starter with the ability and desire to achieve a high level of productivity and success and to consistently seek new opportunities to learn and grow.
• Effective problem-solver, able to flexibly adapt in a complex environment.
• Collaborator and team-player, with a track record of working effectively with others toward common goals.
• Connector with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Skilled relationship manager, with experience in volunteer management, group leadership, sales, or similar customer relations settings.
• Champion for the mission and purpose of higher education, and the ability to talk with others about your passion.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present oneself professionally.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with the ability to meaningfully apply those principles to strategy development and implementation.
• Ability to travel locally/regionally and embrace occasional evening and weekend work/events - a valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional data-management skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated achievement in volunteer management and/or event management.
• Proven success in developing engagement strategies that lead to further investment and involvement.
• Computer knowledge to include familiarity with databases, social media, and other IT systems.

Minimum Education & Experience

Professional or volunteer experience in program or event planning, preferably in higher education, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Liaison Roles

There are 3 Assistant Director roles currently available. Successful hires will be assigned to campus liaison relationships based on the needs of our Alumni Relations office and their experience/qualifications. These roles may evolve as programming needs and initiatives change. Role 1 will work with: admissions, UVM Weekend, & The Larner College of Medicine; Role 2 will work with: athletics and the Division of Intercultural Excellence at UVM; Role 3 will work with: academic schools and colleges.

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