Associate Director of Affinity Engagement

Denison University

United States, Ohio, Granville

100 West College Street (Show on map)

April 23, 2024

Job Posting Information

Position Type	Administrative Staff
Classification Title	Administrative Staff
Position Title	Associate Director of Affinity Engagement
Position Number	A00591
Pay Grade Level	AD 01
Salary
Department	Alumni and Family Engagement
Posting Number	S 121301263
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Position End Date
FTE	1
Work Schedule	M-F / 8:30 - 4:30
Basic Function	The Associate Director of Affinity Engagement is responsible for managing affinity-based alumni networks, events, volunteers, communications, and programs. Affinity programming is focused on cohorts of alumni with a shared interest or experience. This position will manage affinity-based volunteers and committees while strategically developing programs and communications to engage, connect and inform. The Associate Director of Affinity Engagement is a member of the Alumni Engagement Programming team and plays an important role in successfully executing the strategic priorities for alumni engagement. The position is a member of the Alumni and Family Engagement Office and the Division of Institutional Advancement.
Essential Job Functions	Strategy, Implementation and Assessment Inform strategic direction focused on engagement, proactive "customer" service, communication and responsiveness to the needs of Denison's alumni community. Tracks affinity programming metrics, using consistent data to inform long-term planning. Assesses the effectiveness of existing alumni affinity programs to determine better pathways for successful engagement. Partners with colleagues to identify and foster alumni engagement synergies across Advancement and with campus partners (i.e. Annual Giving, Athletics, Knowlton Center, etc.) Advise alumni interested in forming a shared interest group. Supports planning and execution of affinity events, regionally and on-campus. Partners with Advancement Communications and Events on budget, marketing, content and implementation. Volunteer Management Responsible for nurturing and maintaining key relationships with leadership of alumni affinity groups. Guides senior volunteer leaders in building strong leadership teams, to ensure a volunteer pipeline for sustained success. Advises and consults with volunteer leaders on a range of issues including annual programming, volunteer recruitment and retention, best practices, University policies, and event planning and communications strategies in collaboration with divisional and campus partners. Convenes affinity group leaders regularly to provide training opportunities, share annual priorities, key initiatives and events, recent learnings, and opportunities for collaboration. Communication Partners 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 With the Director of Alumni Engagement Programming, manage the day-to-day budget for affinity programming. Regularly assess affinity networks, report key findings to Alumni & Family Engagement and Institutional Advancement leadership. Research and implement industry best practices to achieve success. Assist with and attend "all-hands" Alumni Engagement events, Big Red Weekend, Family Weekend, Reunion, Alumni Council meetings, special on-campus events/conferences, and volunteer leadership assemblies. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Required: Bachelor's degree Required: Minimum of 3 years in Alumni Engagement or similar field; experience working with volunteers. Relevant experience can be substituted for education.
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred: Master's degree Preferred: Minimum 5 years in Alumni Engagement or similar field Relevant experience can be substituted for education.
Physical Demands	Position requires walking, climbing stairs and ability to move up to 20 lbs using appropriate equipment or assistance as needed.
Contact(s)	Ed Lenane
Contact Phone/Extension	740-587-6563
Contact Email	lenanee@denison.edu
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
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 . 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 .