"Associate Director, Alumni Engagement"

Job Details

Associate Director, Alumni Engagement

Department: University Advancement

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $65,000 - $74,000 per year

Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2025-2026

FTE: 1.0

Hybrid eligible

Application Review Begins: October 14, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application that includes: A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement. A current resume of your educational and professional work experience. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications-use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

Department Summary: University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon's (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. The division consists of approximately 150 employees primarily working out of Eugene, with offices in Portland and Bend. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community. The University of Oregon Alumni Association (UOAA) fosters lifelong relationships, deepens engagement, and advocates on behalf of the university and Duck alumni around the world. Launched in 1879, the UOAA is proud of its long history of keeping alumni connected to the university and to one another, offering a wide array of opportunities for service and engagement. With a membership of over 20,000, the UOAA serves as an important connection to the university for more than 280,000 alumni worldwide. Our vision is to be among the very best alumni relations programs in the world, uniting and engaging Ducks in all stages of flight.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director, Alumni Engagement, the Associate Director, Alumni Engagement is responsible for developing and overseeing a comprehensive strategy that seeks to engage UO alumni as well as current UO students, parents, and friends to help advance the mission of the UO Alumni Association and the University. This position develops, implements, and evaluates new or existing activities, programs, services, and communications that drive participation in alumni association programming including but not limited to geographic alumni chapters, affinity groups, professional groups, and both in-person and virtual events. This individual will inspire volunteers to fulfill the organizational mission of moving alumni through progressive phases of alumni engagement. The Associate Director will represent the alumni association to a broad audience of alumni, donors, UOAA members, fellow Advancement staff, university partners, and campus administration. This position requires work outside of regular business hours (evenings and weekends) approximately 20% of the time.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience. Four years of full-time (or equivalent) experience in program management. Three years of professional experience in higher education or a nonprofit organization.

Professional Competencies: Ability to design and manage projects, work effectively with others and to develop strategies to achieve operating goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present publicly. Success in managing relationships, especially with volunteer leaders, including outreach, cold calling, and setting expectations. Experience planning complex meetings and events. Ability to set priorities and work with diplomacy and efficiency in a high-demand environment. A strong sense of financial accountability and the ability to manage resources with prudence and efficiency. Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external colleagues as well as third-party vendors. Ability to work with changing priorities and multiple projects. Must be able to handle confidential information with excellent judgement and discretion. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Ability to work and travel and work nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience within alumni relations in a higher education setting. Experience working in professional roles in higher education at the University of Oregon or similar institution. Demonstrated connection to or familiarity with the University of Oregon.