Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement & Connections
Bowling Green, OH
Posted 5 weeks ago
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Job Description
Summary
Essential Functions
- Develops, coordinates, and evaluates programs and projects that engage volunteers and promotes alumni and constituent activities for BGSU alumni groups. This work may include coordinating and attending related gatherings, meetings, alumni and volunteer recognition receptions, reunions, or other activities that connect with constituents.
- Creates the strategy that connects current students to the institution and a culture of philanthropy beyond graduation, including activities that celebrate senior week and commencement, and post-graduate connections.
- Coordinates and trains volunteers who work on specific events, projects, and programs.
- Attends alumni engagement events to assist with event logistics and provide a welcoming presence for alumni and friends. Responsibilities include greeting guests, supporting event setup and execution, and ensuring a positive experience for attendees.
- Tracks and updates constituent database with volunteer and engagement opportunities and contacts.
- Serves as the alumni engagement lead to leverage the career access and networking tool with the BGSU alumni population, and works with colleges and campus partners to support and celebrate alumni when on campus as well as facilitating contributions to institutional priorities, ensuring their involvement is recognized and valued.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A Master's degree is preferred.
- 1 year of work-related experience in alumni relations, volunteer management, communications, marketing, event coordination, nonprofit work, or related field.
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal, written and listening
- Strong database and analytical skills
- Demonstrated interest in all aspects of education and a dedication to promoting the University’s strategic priorities
- Ability to promote and participate in a collegial, team-oriented work environment
- Strong computer skills, MS Office, PowerPoint, CRM experience (e.g. Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge)
- Highly motivated, ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills to analyze data and determine alumni connection strategy
- Ability to travel and attend evening and weekend events is required
- Ability to work as a part of a high-performing team
- Motivated and willing to learn and execute alumni engagement best practices
Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 10, 2026.
Required Application Materials & Evaluation
- Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
- The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
- Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.
Uploads
- Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
- Optional: Cover Letter
Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEOC Know Your Rights
OCRC Know Your Rights
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
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Bowling Green State University
For more than 111 years, Bowling Green State University has been a public university for the public good, always moving forward. Founded by the state, for the state, as a teacher-training institution, the University's history is defined by an educational pursuit for more. Today, BGSU is a high-research, nationally ranked, comprehensive university, always proud to be public.
