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Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Eastern Michigan University • Ypsilanti, MI • 1w ago

Title: Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional

Pay Grade: AP 03

Division: Advancement

Subdivision: VP Advancement

Department: EMU Foundation and Advancement

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement plays a crucial role in fostering the connection between Eastern Michigan University and its global alumni network. This position focuses on advancing alumni involvement through oversight of alumni clubs, managing alumni benefits, coordinating key engagement events, and serving as a liaison to priority academic units. The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement will work closely with university partners and alumni volunteers to ensure strategic, inclusive, and impactful engagement efforts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Alumni Clubs

Audit all existing alumni clubs, affiliated groups, resources, and governing documents.

Develop a comprehensive strategic succession plan to support the sustainability and growth of all alumni clubs.

Plan and execute an annual Alumni Club Leadership Summit to foster collaboration, provide training, and recognize volunteer leadership.

Create and implement a year-round communication and engagement plan to support alumni club leaders and maintain consistent university contact.

Events and Alumni Programming

Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Engagement to oversee and implement diverse, mission-driven alumni programming aligned with institutional priorities.

Lead signature and regional event planning in coordination with club leadership and internal partners.

Ensure programming reflects EMU's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while promoting lifelong engagement.

Alumni Benefits

Oversee the alumni benefits program, ensuring value-driven offerings that meet the evolving needs of EMU graduates.

Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow and promote alumni benefits, including partnerships, discounts, and services.

In partnership with the Director of Advancement Communications, lead communication strategy to increase awareness, engagement, and utilization of benefits among alumni.

Liaison Responsibilities

Serve as the alumni engagement team liaison to assigned campus partners.

Partner with academic leadership and advancement colleagues to align alumni engagement opportunities with college-specific initiatives and goals.

Support college-based programming, communications, and volunteer management to enhance alumni affinity and philanthropic support.

Minimum Qualifications:

EMU seeks a focused philanthropy professional with proven experience cultivating relationships with alumni, donors and colleagues.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience.

Prior experience within higher education is desirable.

The selected candidate will be collaborative with a can-do attitude.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for alumni engagement, an appreciation for higher education, and a strong commitment to the mission and values of Eastern Michigan University.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public relations, communications, marketing or a related field.

Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in constituent engagement, higher education or nonprofit advancement work, or related areas.

Ability to manage a work schedule that includes occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends.

Ability to manage m

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