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Job Description:Position SummaryThe Associate Director, Alumni Relations plays a key leadership role in Alumni Relations, building relationships, developing programming, facilitating volunteer leadership, and driving strategic initiatives across volunteer engagement, reunion planning, and alumni programming. In addition, this position acts as a trusted resource to the Director, using sound judgment to advance departmental priorities and continuity. Ideal candidates are strong relationship-builders who are comfortable both taking initiative independently and collaborating on broader team goals.ResponsibilitiesVolunteer & Committee LeadershipServe as primary staff liaison to assigned Alumni Council committees (Community Engagement Committee, Hamilton Career Network), supporting chairs and volunteers in meeting annual goalsGuide reunion committees through the full planning cycle, balancing volunteer creativity with Reunion traditions, institutional priorities, and timelinesCapture volunteer vision and partner with colleagues on execution; coordinate meeting follow-up (notes, action items, deadlines) to keep volunteers engaged and on scheduleIdentify, cultivate, and lead talent for volunteer roles and eventsProgramming & EngagementSupport development of alumni programming and engagement initiatives with volunteers, faculty, campus partners, and Advancement colleaguesAssist with shaping programming that reflects volunteer interests, institutional priorities, and philanthropic opportunitiesManage alumni listservs to promote programs and drive participation across class years, affinities, and regionsConstituent Service & AmbassadorshipServe as a trusted, responsive resource for alumni and volunteers, answering questions, resolving concerns, connecting them to the right campus partnersRepresent the College with professionalism, warmth, and sound judgment as an Alumni Office ambassadorTeam & Departmental SupportSupport the Director in advancing departmental goals through leadership of assigned initiatives and projectsTrain and provide day-to-day direction to Alumni Relations intern(s) including but not limited to, assigning work, performance feedback, supporting development (in coordination with the Alumni Office intern manager)Perform other duties as assignedEducation & ExperienceRequiredBachelor's degreeFive-plus years in alumni relations, volunteer management, higher education, nonprofits, communications, events, or a related fieldDemonstrated experience building successful relationships with volunteers, constituents, or community partnersPreferredExperience facilitating committees, volunteer groups, or collaborative projectsExperience mentoring or directing student employees or internsBackground in higher education, advancement, or nonprofit organizationsKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and volunteer management skillsStrong organizational skills, balancing multiple priorities, deadlines, and volunteer-driven initiativesExcellent written, verbal, presentation, and meeting-facilitation skillsAbility to build consensus and foster productive relationships among diverse stakeholdersStrong initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solvingCommitment to exceptional constituent service — professionalism, empathy, patience, discretionProficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, shared drives)Ability to learn alumni engagement and enterprise systemsAbility to travel occasionally, staff events, and work evenings/weekends as neededCompensation Range:$65,000 - $70,000 per yearEEO Policy:Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas.Benefits:For Benefits Information, please navigate to the following link:Employment - Work at Hamilton - Hamilton College #J-18808-Ljbffr