Alumni Affairs Director oversees services for alumni. Builds and maintains alumni mailing lists, oversees mailings and coordinates and plans alumni functions and activities. Being an Alumni Affairs Director may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Alumni Affairs Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Alumni Affairs Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description:
Berry College is seeking an Assistant Director for the Office of Alumni Relations. Reporting to the Director of Alumni Relations, this individual will work with a team responsible for developing and strengthening a pipeline of engaged alumni through the entire lifecycle, ultimately resulting in increased levels of participation and giving.
The Assistant Director is charged with the successful planning, execution and post evaluation of alumni events, mentor programs and other special initiatives, while building and strengthening relationships with alumni for increased engagement. Events range from small alumni gatherings to large class reunions and donor stewardship events, both on campus and regionally. They will work closely with the director to plan and execute three annual signature events as well as support affinity and chapter activities as needed. They will manage the Alumni Center and will supervise a team of student workers responsible for the daily operations of the facility and department programs.
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ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. This commitment to an "education of the head, heart and hands" remains as relevant today as when our founder instilled this ethic more than a century ago. Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interview or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to Wayne Phipps, Director of Human Resources, at (706) 290-2698.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing the candidate's interest in this position, a resume outlining their work experiences, and the names and contact information of three references.