Associate Director of Affinity Engagement and Giving (Regional Programs)

Job Description

Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Affinity Engagement & Giving (Regional Programs) position. The Associate Director of Affinity Engagement & Giving (Regional Programs) is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $68,000 to $72,000.

The Associate Director of Affinity Engagement & Giving (Regional Programs) plays a key role in building vibrant regional, industry-based, and special-interest communities that connect alumni to Amherst College and to one another.

Summary of Responsibilities

Regional Networks: Leadership, Programs, and Philanthropy

• Lead engagement strategy and programming for a portfolio of regional networks, industry groups, and special-interest communities.
• Design and deliver inclusive, mission-aligned programs that strengthen connection among alumni, students, faculty, and campus partners.
• Recruit, train, and advise alumni volunteers.
• Activate communities rooted in shared identity, interest, profession, or experience.
• Use data to strengthen volunteer pipelines, guide annual planning, and assess engagement and giving outcomes.
• Develop and coordinate targeted communications.
• Manage budgets, timelines, communications, and logistics for assigned programs and events.
• Serve as primary liaison to select campus partners.
• Coordinate with colleagues across Advancement, Student Affairs, Communications, Admission, and other campus partners.
• Partner with fundraising and communications colleagues to develop and execute giving initiatives.

Events: Planning and Program Execution

• Plan and execute high-quality virtual and in-person events.
• Lead the Amherst-Williams Telecast and Watch Party Program.
• Serve as operational lead for Telecast in collaboration with campus partners and regional stakeholders.
• Deliver inclusive, welcoming, mission-aligned alumni experiences.
• Maintain accurate timelines, budgets, and documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in alumni engagement, advancement, nonprofit programs, or a related field.
• Strong competencies in relationship management, volunteer leadership, program execution, and inclusive community building.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proven experience coordinating and delivering regional, industry-based, or special-interest programs.
• Experience working with alumni volunteers and community leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with autonomy, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail.
• Experience using data and reporting tools to inform planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with campus partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience with advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional setting.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks.