Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

About the role

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

Supports programs and executes activities that strengthen relationships with constituents including donors, alumni, volunteers, and other key groups. The position supports meaningful engagement and stewardship opportunities that promote long-term relationships with the organization and its mission. The incumbent coordinates communications, programs, events, stewardship activities, and other initiatives that enhance the constituent experience and support organizational priorities.

Job Duties

• Develop and manage engagement and stewardship activities for assigned constituents and programs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with constituents, including donors, alumni, volunteers, prospects, and institutional partners.
• Coordinate communications, events, recognition, and other activities that support constituent engagement and stewardship.
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for assigned constituents or groups and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 3 years experience in development, alumni relations, stewardship, nonprofit management, customer relations, or business development.
• Proven ability to work independently under general supervision and tackle difficult problems using broader business context.
• Strong communication and influence skills; ability to partner with executives and cross‑functional teams.
• High emotional intelligence and relationship building; strong research and strategic analysis.
• Expertise in word processing, spreadsheet, CRM/database and presentation software required.
• Ability to develop trust and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across an organization.
• Responsibility for strategy execution and the achievement of defined performance goals.
• Possess the ability to work independently as well as cohesively as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years health related or educational fundraising experience.
• Experience in healthcare/education environments.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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