Job Description

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Position Details

• Posting date: 12/19/2025
• Closing date: Open Until Filled
• Position Number: 1010025
• Hiring Range Minimum: $59,300
• Hiring Range Maximum: $74,200
• Union Type: Not a Union Position
• SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00??5:00?p.m.
• Possible work nights and weekends to support alumni engagement activities during busy cycles.
• Location: Hanover, NH 03755
• Remote Work Eligibility: Hybrid
• Term Position: No
• Grant Funded Position: No
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Purpose

In support of Dartmouths Alumni Relations mission, the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement plays an integral role in implementing alumni engagement strategies for 90,000+ alumni around the world. The role supports volunteer partnerships and leadership to alumni organizations (class, clubs, and groups), works with volunteer leadership boards, internal campus partners, ad?hoc committees, and task forces, and builds connections between alumni and Dartmouth. The position collaborates with internal stakeholders, operations and engagement strategy teams, campus partners, and Advancement colleagues to ensure alignment with broader institutional goals and to support the multifaceted goals of alumni engagement.

Key Accountabilities

Regional Engagement & Strategy (35%)

• Implement both long?term and short?term strategies for Dartmouths regional alumni engagement.
• Identify opportunities to expand alumni and volunteer engagement, leveraging data and best practices.
• Exercise discretion in decision making, contributing insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with the Alumni Experiences and Operations teams to align shared goals and outcomes.
• Track progress and measure the impact of engagement initiatives, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
• Oversee a portfolio of regions and volunteers, providing general guidance and support for long?term success.
• Collaborate with volunteers to maintain and enhance Dartmouths reputation and presence in key markets.
• Implement in?person and virtual programs (e.g., Dartmouth on Location, expert panels) and networking events.

Volunteer and Stakeholder Management (35%)

• Recruit, train, onboard, and manage alumni volunteers under general guidance.
• Manage a balanced class portfolio, including oversight of at least one reunion class per year.
• Work with a variety of alumni volunteer groups, such as Alumni Council Committees, DEDs, and volunteer boards.
• Serve as a liaison to campus partners (e.g., Athletics, Student Life, Admissions, IDE, Irving, the Hop) for regional and volunteer?related efforts.
• Develop relationships with alumni leaders and campus partners to improve understanding of Dartmouth.
• Communicate with alumni, volunteers, and faculty to execute engagement strategies.
• Oversee final briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, messaging alignment, and timely sign?off for major alumni events and programs.

Strategic Relationship Management (30%)

• Coordinate with the broader Advancement team to ensure consistent alumni communications, events, and reunion planning.
• Work with colleagues in Advancement and campus partners to develop new engagement opportunities.
• Recommend approaches to reach out to other audiences within the Dartmouth family to increase engagement.
• Manage engagement strategies for priority alumni segments (e.g., young alumni, international alumni).
• Assist with the implementation of new initiatives or improvement of existing ones that offer alumni access to Dartmouth resources.
• Introduce creative, strategic, and tactical thinking to outreach planning efforts.
• Foster strong relationships with alumni by engaging them in the life of the institution and with one another.
• Provide updates on the institutions mission and vision through informal networking.
• Participate in creating a strong and enduring culture of volunteerism at Dartmouth.

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Three years of advancement experience in a complex college or university development operation or equivalent.
• Volunteer and project management experience.
• Robust interpersonal and communication skill set (written and verbal) to engage diverse constituents.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage complex projects or events.
• Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to articulate Dartmouths programs to individuals and groups.
• Maturity, intelligence, and professionalism that earn respect of colleagues.
• Collaborator who works well as part of multiple teams.
• Experience employing technology and data analytics to optimize volunteer engagement.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in an ever?changing, fast?paced environment.
• Willingness to travel, work nights, and weekends.

Note: Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian drivers license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre?employment background check. This may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications. Results must be acceptable to Dartmouth College.

Essential Function

Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle or off?road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is an essential function of this job.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco?Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco?based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see the policy:

Additional Instructions

Please note this position is not visa sponsorship eligible.

Seniority level

Mid?Senior level

Employment type

Full?time

Job function

Business Development and Sales; Higher Education

Department Contacts

• Cindy Hodgdon Welch, Associate Director of Advancement Business Operations
• Phone: 603?646?3925

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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