Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Cortland University
Position Details Position Information Budget Title Associate Director of Alumni Affairs Campus Title Associate Director of Alumni Engagement School/Division Institutional Advancement, Division of Department Alumni Engagement Office Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SL3 Salary Range $68,000-$78,000 (Depending on Experience) Salary Determination Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts. Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement leads efforts to maintain strong connections with alumni through strategic communications, targeted events and the management of affinity groups. The Associate Director represents the university at alumni functions and events as required by the Board of Directors, University President and Vice President of Institutional Advancement. This role works closely with the Executive Director to create and implement programs, strategies, and communications that keep alumni informed, engaged and involved.
Watch to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland: https://vimeo.com/1038936490 What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? • Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings Major Responsibilities Strategic Alumni Engagement/Event Management and Implementation Create and implement a comprehensive alumni events strategy including regional, affinity based, reunions, athletics, admissions, career based, academic, underrepresented alumni communities and students Manage the development and growth of alumni affinity groups, ensuring these groups are active and aligned with the institutions and association’s goals Serve as the alumni campus liaison to Multicultural Life and Diversity and Institutional Equity and Inclusion offices Analyze event and engagement metrics to inform strategy for future programming and alumni participation Serve as a liaison for alumni volunteers assisting and organizing events and activities Manage budgets and expenses for event and office projects Leadership and Supervision Supervise Assistant Directors and the department’s administrative support staff Secretary, which includes providing training and guidance, creating performance programs, and completing evaluations in a timely manner Collaborate with the Executive Director to facilitate onboarding and training of staff Serve as a liaison to the Alumni Association Committee and support board initiatives Represent the department in the absence of the Executive Director Collaborate with the Executive Director on annual reports, quarterly program evaluations, analysis of engagement and marketing metrics and strategic planning Alumni Marketing Coordinate events and programmatic marketing with the Manager of Advancement Communication by attending Advancement Storyboard group. Play a key role in event marketing strategy development and management including social media plans, alumni engagement event calendar, campus events calendar, and email marketing Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and communications, to develop high-quality content and materials for alumni events, web, programs, and publications/digital media Serve as the primary backup in processing Institutional Advancement events in the CRM/CMS system (Anthology) and the website, including building registrations as well as monitoring and tracking of Alumni Engagement event attendees Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to the executive director of Alumni Engagement Supervises two assistant directors and the department’s administrative support staff Works closely with the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association Collaborate with faculty and staff across the campus
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 3 years’ experience in Alumni Engagement, fundraising, higher education administration, student affairs administration, non-profit organization administration, event management, or communications Experience planning and implementing events Willingness and availability to work evening and weekends as necessary
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Five years’ experience in Alumni Engagement, fundraising, higher education administration, student affairs administration, non-profit organization administration, event management, or communications Experience working with an alumni association or non-profit board of directors Experience in work related to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts Experience developing metrics and assessment tools Experience with budget development and management Experience supervising staff
About the University A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields. EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number S23259 Review Start Date 02/12/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9617 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
Watch to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland: https://vimeo.com/1038936490 What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? • Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings Major Responsibilities Strategic Alumni Engagement/Event Management and Implementation Create and implement a comprehensive alumni events strategy including regional, affinity based, reunions, athletics, admissions, career based, academic, underrepresented alumni communities and students Manage the development and growth of alumni affinity groups, ensuring these groups are active and aligned with the institutions and association’s goals Serve as the alumni campus liaison to Multicultural Life and Diversity and Institutional Equity and Inclusion offices Analyze event and engagement metrics to inform strategy for future programming and alumni participation Serve as a liaison for alumni volunteers assisting and organizing events and activities Manage budgets and expenses for event and office projects Leadership and Supervision Supervise Assistant Directors and the department’s administrative support staff Secretary, which includes providing training and guidance, creating performance programs, and completing evaluations in a timely manner Collaborate with the Executive Director to facilitate onboarding and training of staff Serve as a liaison to the Alumni Association Committee and support board initiatives Represent the department in the absence of the Executive Director Collaborate with the Executive Director on annual reports, quarterly program evaluations, analysis of engagement and marketing metrics and strategic planning Alumni Marketing Coordinate events and programmatic marketing with the Manager of Advancement Communication by attending Advancement Storyboard group. Play a key role in event marketing strategy development and management including social media plans, alumni engagement event calendar, campus events calendar, and email marketing Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and communications, to develop high-quality content and materials for alumni events, web, programs, and publications/digital media Serve as the primary backup in processing Institutional Advancement events in the CRM/CMS system (Anthology) and the website, including building registrations as well as monitoring and tracking of Alumni Engagement event attendees Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to the executive director of Alumni Engagement Supervises two assistant directors and the department’s administrative support staff Works closely with the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association Collaborate with faculty and staff across the campus
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 3 years’ experience in Alumni Engagement, fundraising, higher education administration, student affairs administration, non-profit organization administration, event management, or communications Experience planning and implementing events Willingness and availability to work evening and weekends as necessary
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Five years’ experience in Alumni Engagement, fundraising, higher education administration, student affairs administration, non-profit organization administration, event management, or communications Experience working with an alumni association or non-profit board of directors Experience in work related to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts Experience developing metrics and assessment tools Experience with budget development and management Experience supervising staff
About the University A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields. EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number S23259 Review Start Date 02/12/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9617 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
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