Associate Director of Class Engagement and Giving

Job Description

Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Class Engagement and Giving position. The Associate Director of Class Engagement and Giving is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $68,000 to $72,000 per year.

The Associate Director of Class Engagement and Giving plays a key role in advancing Amherst College's culture of connection, participation, and philanthropy. The Associate Director manages a portfolio of alumni classes and Reunion cohorts, as well as special projects and events related to engagement and giving, with primary responsibility for developing class-based engagement plans that strengthen volunteer participation and support annual giving goals.

Summary of Responsibilities

Reunion, Class and Volunteer Management

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of alumni classes, serving as a primary staff partner for class engagement, volunteer support, and coordination of annual giving efforts.
• Serve as staff lead or key contributor for Reunion cohorts, including milestone Reunion years.

Event Planning & Program Execution

• Design and execute key Reunion events.
• Serve as the operational lead for Homecoming.

Class Engagement Strategy & Communications

• Collaborate with Advancement Communications and Strategy & Analysis to support class-based engagement and giving strategies informed by data.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in alumni engagement, advancement, nonprofit programs, or a related field, preferably within higher education.