Associate Director of Alumni Engagement

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Associate Director of Alumni Engagement Department ALUMNI OFFICE-C/W Position Number FP314A Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary

The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement provides strategic leadership for alumni engagement initiatives within the Office of Alumni Relations. The position develops, implements, and assesses engagement strategies that strengthen lifelong relationships between alumni and Old Dominion University through volunteer leadership, alumni chapters, communications, mentorship initiatives, engagement programs, and strategic partnerships.

Working collaboratively across University Advancement and campus partners, the Associate Director provides leadership for alumni chapter operations, volunteer development, alumni and student networking initiatives, engagement communications, constituent outreach, and signature alumni programming. The position serves as a key member of the Alumni Relations leadership team, advancing institutional priorities while fostering meaningful alumni engagement and enhancing the overall alumni experience.

This Position has a salary range of $60,000 - $70,000.

Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of alumni relations, volunteer management, constituent engagement, communications, higher education, nonprofit organizations, advancement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic engagement initiatives while managing multiple priorities, projects, and organizational objectives.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to cultivate productive relationships with alumni, volunteers, students, campus partners, donors, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, analyze information, solve problems, and independently manage complex projects while collaborating effectively across multiple departments.
• Valid driver's license.
• A master's degree is required, or a bachelor's degree with progressively responsible professional experience equivalent to an advanced degree.
• Considerable experience in higher education, preferably in alumni relations, advancement, development, communications, or nonprofit management, is required.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and working with constituent relationship management (CRM) systems, event registration platforms, reporting tools, and other engagement technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with volunteers, boards or leadership teams, constituent engagement, and planning programs and events or related professional experience is preferred.

A degree in Higher Education, Higher Education Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Conditions of Employment

This Position has a salary range of $60,000 - $70,000.

Job Open Date 07/22/2026 Open Until Filled No Application Review Date Job Close Date 08/20/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

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Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. Department Information Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have experience planning or managing events?

• yes

• no

• Are you able to work effectively with people, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines?

• Yes

• No

• Are you able to complete work assignments in a timely fashion while multi-tasking?

• Yes

• No