Senior Associate Director of Affinity Engagement
Denison University

Position Type:

Administrative Staff

Classification Title:

Administrative Staff

Position Title:

Senior Associate Director of Affinity Engagement

Position Number:

A00591

Pay Grade Level:

AD 01

Salary:

$75,000 - $95,000

Department:

Alumni and Family Engagement

Posting Number:

S 121301404

Full or Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Months:

12

FTE:

1.0

Work Schedule:

Typically Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm
Some weekend and evening work required
Some travel required

After a preliminary onboarding period, Institutional Advancement staff have the ability to work up to two days per week remotely.

Basic Function:

The Senior Associate Director of Affinity Engagement provides leadership and oversight for affinity-based alumni networks, events, volunteers, and communications. Affinity programming is focused on cohorts of alumni with a shared interest or experience. This position will support and coach affinity-based volunteers and committees while strategically developing programs and communications to engage, connect and inform.

The Senior Associate Director of Affinity Engagement is a key member of the Alumni Engagement Programs team and plays an important role in successfully executing the strategic priorities for alumni engagement, one of Denison's highest priorities and a critical component of Denison's current strategic plan. This position will manage the Assistant Director of Affinity Engagement.

Essential Job Functions:

Strategy, Implementation and Assessment

• Inform and implement strategic direction focused on engagement, communications and responsiveness to the needs of Denison's alumni affinity communities.
• Utilize affinity programming metrics and consistent data points to inform short and long-term planning.
• Assess the continued effectiveness of alumni affinity programs and refine as needed to maximize success.
• Identify opportunities to cultivate and develop new alumni affinity programs and advise alumni interested in forming a new affinity group.
• Partner with colleagues to foster alumni engagement synergies across Advancement and with campus partners (i.e. Annual Giving, Athletics, Student Life, etc.)
• Support the planning and execution of affinity events.

Volunteer Management

• Manage and support the Varsity D Association volunteers in their efforts to engage former student-athlete alumni.
• Identify, cultivate, nurture, and maintain key relationships with alumni affinity group volunteers.
• Partner with Sr. Associate Director of Volunteer Engagement to support and coach volunteer leaders in building strong committees and ensure a volunteer pipeline for sustained success.
• Advise and consult with volunteer leaders on various topics including annual programming, volunteer recruitment and retention, best practices, University policies, and event planning and communications strategies.
• Convene regular gatherings of affinity group leaders and volunteers to provide training opportunities, share annual priorities, key initiatives and events, best practices, and opportunities for programming collaborations.

Communication

• Partner with AFE's Senior Associate Director, Marketing & Communications and Advancement Communications to ensure consistent, relevant, and timely communications for affinity programming.
• Partners with affinity volunteers to create relevant marketing and communication materials and timelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the budget for affinity programs.
• Research and implement industry best practices for continued relevance and success.
• Support signature AFE events, including Big Red Weekend, Family Weekend, Commencement, Reunion, Alumni Advisory Board meetings, and others as determined.

Perform other duties as assigned

Occasional travelMinimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum of 5 years in Alumni Engagement or similar field; direct experience working with and managing volunteers.

Must have a current, valid driver's license and must be insurable under Denison's liability insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree

Minimum 7-10 years in Alumni Engagement or similar field; direct experience working with and managing volunteers; experience in supervising and coaching staff.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Contact(s):

Jill Little

Contact Phone/Extension:

740-587-5659

Contact Email:

littlej@denison.edu

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Denison University Background Check Statement:

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement :

EEO Statement
Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at Denison Forward.

ADA Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.

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