University Advancement (UA) is here to advance the mission of Bucknell University by engaging the Bucknell community. It is only through the support of alumni, parents and friends – by opening doors to career opportunities, engaging others to join the conversation and community, and entrusting us with their philanthropic commitments — that we can further elevate Bucknell as a leader in undergraduate education.

Our team is dedicated to this mission and unified by five values:

• Lead with Integrity
• Embrace a Collaborative and Inclusive Spirit
• Be Open and Receptive
• Nurture Creativity and Innovation
• Foster a Culture of Empowerment and Knowledge

These values also illustrate how we bring, as a division, the University’s strategic plan to life and exercise our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion on a daily basis.

Bucknell University’s Center for Alumni & Family Engagement is making great advances to our programs, events and staffing model to propel the University forward. We are rolling out the next phase of our reorganization that puts alumni, parents and students first, and draws on the expertise of staff in event planning, relationship building and data-driven decisions to celebrate Bucknell’s past, present and future. Join us by applying for our three open positions!

As part of UA, the Center for Alumni & Family Engagement seeks to create significant relationships between Bucknell and its alumni and parent communities to help secure resources necessary for the University to fulfill its educational mission. The Associate Director develops strategies and programming around parent and family engagement and legacy and UA recommendations for Admissions. This position reports to the Executive Director, Center for Alumni & Family Engagement.

Job Duties:

• Develops and manages all aspects of Alumni Admissions Programs that educates alumni about the college admissions process on-campus, online, and off-campus.
• Manages the alumni and legacy recommendation process in coordination with Admissions.
• Serves as the liaison to the Office of Admissions to assist with volunteer resources for admissions efforts.
• Manages strategy and execution for parent/ family engagement programs including operations, volunteer management and event strategy to meet Advancement goals. Coordinates with Parent Philanthropy team, Events team and CAFE Program managers
• Builds relationships with alumni and families to meet Advancement goals.
• Manages the operations of the Parents Association Board of Directors, including meetings, membership and Board initiatives.
• Coordinates programming with other program managers to build a robust variety of events such as career, social, cultural and athletic.
• Partners with the Events team on event logistics such as selection of speakers, venue, menu, registration, marketing, etc.
• Oversees work of coordinators related to Alumni Admissions and parent/family engagement programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of volunteer management experience
• Three years of experience in alumni, student, and/or parent program development and administration or the equivalent combination
• One year of event planning experience
• Demonstrates understanding of the University admissions process
• Demonstrates commitment to higher education and philanthropy
• Demonstrates track record of strategic programming for alumni
• Strong people skills and relationship building experience
• Demonstrates management of and respect for confidential and sensitive information
• Mid-level or higher user skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Prior experience using CRM
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage ongoing and overlapping projects
• Demonstrates ability to interact with alumni, parents, friends, and members of the Bucknell campus community in a highly professional manner
• Valid U.S. driver’s license along with the energy and ability to travel including air travel to major metropolitan areas

Other Requirements:

This position requires occasional evening and weekend work to support UA’s events including blocks of time for major events such as Family, Reunion, and Homecoming Weekends, and other event support as required. Staff should mark their calendars for major events and events in their department. Exceptions require supervisory approval. Also required is a commitment to attend, participate, facilitate or lead on-campus and off-campus events/activities outside of normal business hours as appropriate.

Some mild to moderate physical activity may be necessary.

State and federal background checks will be required to work at certain events.

Exempt Employees:

Exempt employees are required to work as much time as is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the position without additional compensation, even if the work is performed beyond standard work hours.

Work Type:

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt benefits-eligible position based in Lewisburg, PA.