Alumni Affairs Director jobs in Utica, NY

SUNY Oneonta is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement. Our university boasts a vibrant community of over 75,000 alumni, and we are committed to fostering lasting connections between our graduates and alma mater. We recognize the pivotal role our alumni play in shaping the University's future. The Office of Alumni Engagement is at the forefront of fostering meaningful connections with our vast network of over 75,000 alumni. We believe in harnessing the wealth of skills, experience, and generosity within our alumni community to enhance the overall strength and reputation of our institution.

The Associate Director plays a crucial role in advancing the University's mission by spearheading initiatives to strengthen and expand our alumni network. Working closely with the Director of Alumni Engagement, this position involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance alumni involvement across various departments.

To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://oneontaalumni.com.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage Alumni Recognition Programs: Oversee the SUNY Oneonta Alumni of Distinction program and the Alumni Association Annual Awards program, ensuring the recognition and celebration of outstanding alumni achievements.
• Build and Manage an Alumni Volunteer Network: Identify, recruit, cultivate, and train a nationwide network of alumni volunteers to actively contribute to the university's growth and development.
• Expand Alumni/Student Career Initiatives: Lead efforts to expand alumni career initiatives, including Backpacks to Briefcases, Red Dragon Networking events, Life After Graduation events, and the Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series.
• Advise Oneonta Future Alumni Network (OFAN): Provide guidance and support to the Oneonta Future Alumni Network, fostering engagement and connectivity among current students and future alumni.
• Collaborate on Special Projects: Work collaboratively with the Alumni Association Board of Directors on special projects to enhance the overall alumni experience and contribute to the university's strategic goals.
• Supervise Coordinator of Recent Alumni and Student Programs: Provide leadership and guidance to the Coordinator of Recent Alumni and Student Programs, ensuring the successful execution of relevant initiatives.

Salary: $61,000-$64,000 commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse university community.

Additional:

• Experience in event planning or coordination, including creating comprehensive event timelines from conception to completion.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience managing volunteers or constituents.

Preferred:

• Master's degree.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Demonstrated creativity in developing strategies for alumni or constituent engagement opportunities.

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's really.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.