Assistant Director, Alumni and Donor Relations
$52,000–$57,200 year
On-siteSyracuse, New York, United States
Job Summary
Assistant Director for Alumni and Donor Relations at Le Moyne College leads logistics for Reunion Weekends and annual fundraising dinners, oversees event coordination with vendors, and supports athletic alumni programming. Responsibilities include managing a small portfolio of corporate and individual prospects, donor recognition activities, and providing day-to-day administrative support for the Alumni and Donor Relations team. The role requires strong organizational skills, collaboration with colleagues and volunteers, and the ability to deliver high-quality alumni and donor experiences while aligning with institutional priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of experience in event planning, alumni relations, donor relations, or related fields
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex events simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong relationship-building skills with alumni, donors, and volunteers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with event management platforms and advancement databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) preferred
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel for events as needed
- Ability to travel to support alumni and donor events as needed
- Commitment to the College’s Jesuit values of service, excellence, and cura personalis (care for the whole person)
- Ability to occasional work evenings and weekends
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