It is an exciting time to be a part of the UMass Lowell team. In the last seven years, the campus has been dramatically invigorated with new academic buildings, record enrollments, advances in research and soaring national rankings. The Office of University Advancement plays an instrumental role in this unprecedented growth, helping UMass Lowell to achieve record-level fundraising increases for the last five years. The office is now leading the University in its first-ever comprehensive campaign, Our Legacy, Our Place: The Campaign for UMass Lowell, to support strategic campus priorities. The Advancement Office at UMass Lowell is looking for dedicated, high energy candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Regional Programs will work closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement strategies, events and programs to engage our entire alumni population, including all graduate and undergraduate alumni, in the life of the University. S/he will collaborate with various constituencies (including students, administrators, faculty, vendors, etc.) to ensure that the needs of alumni are met. Responsibilities will include managing and working with alumni volunteer committees as well as developing, planning and executing alumni programs and events around the region and across the country.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Baccalaureate degree or higher, UMass Lowell alumna(us) preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in Alumni Relations in higher educational setting (preference given to those who have volunteer management background)
• Proven ability to manage and train volunteers as well as possess an expertise in drafting and executing creative individual and region-wide volunteer strategies
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple and complex tasks and projects concurrently
• Desire to travel nationally and internationally
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Commitment to teamwork and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues from across the institution
• Experience in planning and executing successful events for alumni within a defined budgetary parameter
• Affinity with the overall mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in program development and evaluation
• The ability to work effectively with a program coordinator and diverse groups
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and graphic software
• Weekend and evening work will be necessary

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If you want to make a difference in a diverse and collaborative setting, consider a career at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.   

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.