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Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Posting Category Staff
Department University Advancement
Posting Number U240015
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/48951
Employer UB Foundation Activities
Appointment Term
Position Type
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
University Advancement has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, who will become a key member of the university’s alumni engagement team, serving as the engagement officer for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). The Assistant Director will report to the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement.

The Assistant Director will:
  • Collaborate with the central alumni engagement team and the SEAS student engagement and communications teams, promoting existing engagement programs and events while also building a unique suite of engagement opportunities specifically for SEAS alumni.
  • Execute local, regional and virtual programs to engage alumni and cultivate relationships while also leveraging existing programs as opportunities to discover new and steward current donors.
  • Conduct a minimum of 25, one-on-one, visits for discovery, volunteer solicitations, Giving Day participation, stewardship, and make referrals to gift officers, as appropriate.
  • Guide and oversee the work of the SEAS Alumni Association Board of Directors. Serve as a liaison with SEAS and leverage the work of the board to support SEAS, University Advancement, and UB priorities and initiatives.


Division of University Advancement
Building stronger connections with UB’s nearly 300,000 alumni and donors worldwide is critical to the university’s goal: to situate UB among the nation’s top 25 public research universities. UB alumni and friends are grateful and generous, supporting the largest, most ambitious fundraising campaign the university has ever launched. Through Boldly Buffalo: The Campaign for UB, we seek to raise $1 billion. We invite you to join our University Advancement team and be part of our historic efforts.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UBF comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our UBF benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in one, or a combination, of the following areas (1) alumni relations, (2) event management, (3) volunteer management, (4) fund-development.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to listen and interact with a wide range of individuals and organizations.
  • Strong demonstrated verbal and written skills.
  • Familiar with electronic and social media.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with focus on details and timeline.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends, and travel, as needed and requested.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $60,000 - $65,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Type Full-Time
Campus South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Judy Mackey
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Human Resources Officer
Contact's Email jmackey@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-1526
Posting Dates

Posted 03/05/2024
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 04/08/2024
References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Would you be willing to travel as needed by the job?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * What does diversity mean to you in higher education and how will you promote it?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  4. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversitySearch.com
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    • MBACareers.com
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents