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POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State is currently seeking a Assistant Director of Alumni Relations to support the Smeal College of Business. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State’s future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.
For full consideration, applicants are asked to attach a cover letter and resume/CV.
Reporting to the Director of Alumni Relations and work closely with the Development and Alumni Relations Smeal team, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, major gift officers, faculty, and staff of the Smeal College, as well as other partners across the University and alumni communities this Assistant Director of Alumni Relations will:
Collaborate with the team on alumni engagement strategies, including events, volunteer opportunities, communications, and outreach initiatives to foster a sense of community;
Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications;
Serve as the primary administrator and strategic lead for Smeal's digital alumni engagement platform;
Develop and execute strategies to grow platform participation and encourage meaningful connections among alumni, students, and other members of the Smeal community;
Create and manage engagement campaigns, affinity groups, networking opportunities, and content that drives ongoing participation;
Monitor platform analytics and user engagement metrics to inform strategy and continuous improvement;
Create opportunities for alumni networking, volunteerism, professional development, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
Develop and coordinate webinars, panel discussions, workshops, and other lifelong learning initiatives, partnering with alumni volunteers, faculty, college leadership, and external partners to identify timely topics, engaging speakers, and meaningful opportunities for alumni engagement.
Monitor emerging industry and workforce trends to inform program development and ensure relevance to alumni audiences.
Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on participation data, feedback, and engagement outcomes.
Partner with Smeal offices, centers, institutes, and academic departments to connect alumni with thought leadership, professional practice, and industry engagement opportunities.
Partner with marketing and communications to showcase alumni success stories that strengthen alumni affinity and elevate the college's brand.
Perform other duties as assigned to support alumni engagement efforts.
The successful candidate will have:
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with alumni, volunteers, donors, and campus partners;
Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;
The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues;
The ability to travel (within State College), work evenings and weekends as needed and required to fulfill job responsibilities
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and events while maintaining a high level of…