Senior Associate Director of Affinity Engagement

Denison University

United States, Ohio, Granville

100 West College Street (Show on map)

Nov 05, 2024

Job Posting Information

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
Position End Date
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 travel
Minimum 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 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 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.