Location: Oneonta, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Aug 9 2024 Job Description:

Forge new pathways for engagement at SUNY Oneonta as the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement. Our university boasts a vibrant community of over 75,000 alumni, and we are committed to fostering lasting connections between our graduates and alma mater. We recognize the pivotal role our alumni play in shaping the university's future. The Office of Alumni Engagement is at the forefront of fostering meaningful connections with our vast network of over 75,000 alumni. We believe in harnessing the wealth of skills, experience, and generosity within our alumni community to enhance the overall strength and reputation of our institution.

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement will play a crucial role in fostering a vibrant and engaged alumni community. This position is responsible for developing and managing programs and initiatives that connect alumni with the university and with each other. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for building relationships and enhancing alumni experiences.

To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneontaalumni.com/

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage the Alumni Online Community and Virtual Book Club: Oversee the growth and engagement of the alumni online community and foster meaningful interactions and connections among alumni members. Manage the virtual book club to enhance alumni engagement and intellectual stimulation.

• Coordinate Communication Efforts: Coordinate, design, and disseminate emails to alumni and friends. Assist in developing and maintaining the office's communication schedule. Develop and implement marketing strategies for the Alumni Association awards programs. Coordinate communication efforts to promote and highlight award recipients.

• Lead Alumni Magazine Production: Oversee the design and layout for the alumni magazine, Reflections. Develop the editorial schedule and coordinate photography.

• Lead and Elevate Social Media Presence: Stay up to date with changes in social media platforms. Manage posts, advertising campaigns, and engage with existing conversations. Analyze data and research to best utilize communication tools.

• Lead the Creation Multimedia Content: Create video content for alumni events, online, in-person, and hybrid. Work with a digital illustrator to create compelling graphics.

• Supervise: The Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist, social media interns, and our federal work study students.

Salary: $59,000. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Proven experience working in advancement or alumni engagement.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools.

Additional:

• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.

• Experience in managing multimedia content creation.

Preferred:

• Supervisory experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with diverse populations and promote inclusive and equitable practices within the alumni community.

  Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.