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Salary is determined based on experience and the Foundation's structured pay bands, which include steps for growth and performance. Please see the "Pay" section for more details.
Priority Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Starting Salary: $50,993 - $59,492
Work Location: Hybrid
About the Position
As the Alumni Engagement Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing our mission by supporting a comprehensive Alumni Engagement program (AEP) that engages alumni and students of the schools, units and institutes at OHSU. You will be collaborating closely with AEP colleagues and Special Events colleagues.
What You'll Be Doing
Administrative Support for Alumni Engagement Program
You will ensure alumni data is as accurate as possible and reflects timely updates captured through events and AE staff visits.
You will convene regular meetings with individual alumni engagement staff to discuss collateral and strategy needs for short/long term alumni activity.
You will manage communications with individual or small groups of alumni, including drafting and editing correspondence, preparing letters and cards of appreciation or sympathy and other personal communication.
Project & Event Support
You will staff alumni and donor events, engaging with alumni, prospective donors, and other guests and to ensure a welcoming, thoughtful experience.
You will coordinate event and program logistics, including meeting space and electronic equipment reservations, catering requests, and preparation of event briefs, in partnership with Special Events colleagues as appropriate.
You will coordinate across departments and with third-party vendors to ensure events are well-executed and support engagement and stewardship goals.
Who You Are
You're able to take initiative and be self-directed, with a high level of accountability.
Your strong project management and organizational skills give you the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks, meet deadlines, and adjust as necessary.
You're able to collaborate professionally, diplomatically and productively with contacts at all levels, including OHSUF colleagues, University staff, alumni, donors, volunteers and vendors.
You're hospitality-minded and eager to understand and meet the needs of stakeholders.
You're compassionate and culturally-responsive, with the ability to partner and communicate with internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including students, faculty and alumni.
You should have
3+ years' experience in an administrative support role
Experience supporting a senior staff member or executive preferred
Non-profit, foundation, and/or university experience preferred
Experience with Salesforce Affinaquest or another donor database preferred
Experience with Asana or similar project management platform preferred
We want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply.
Working Conditions
Fast-paced office and external event environment with frequent interruptions of work flow
Physical setup and take down of events with prolonged periods of standing: ability to move up to 40lbs
Occasional hours outside of normal work hours for meetings, events or programs
Travel within the Portland metropolitan area will be necessary
Pay
Salary is dependent on experience. Each salary band is broken into three "steps," which correspond with an employee's experience/tenure, proficiency and performance in that specific role. New employees will typically start at step I of our pay band to allow for later growth, although more experienced candidates may be eligible to start at step II or III. The OHSU Foundation has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
Benefits
The OHSU Foundation also offers an exceptional benefits package including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
- Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension);
- 22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off;
- Professional development dollars for each employee;
- Hybrid work allowance and much more!
Plus, we have a flexible work environment for those who prefer a hybrid work schedule, and we close early on Fridays during the summer. Want to learn more about our other amazing benefits? Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefits.
Please note that benefits may vary for employees residing outside of Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, Alaska, Arizona, and Nevada due to state-specific regulations and coverage differences. Employees located outside of these states may be required to work through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Our Core Values
Every relationship we cultivate, every gift we secure, every action we take advances OHSU's mission for excellence in education, research and scholarship, clinical practice and community service.
If you require support or reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please submit a request through our Accommodation Request Form.
The OHSU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The OHSU Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. In keeping with our beliefs and values, no applicant will face discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected class status, including color, age, current or future military status, disability (physical or mental), gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
The OHSU Foundation, as required by law, is making available a copy of Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The OHSU Foundation participates in E-Verify. By law we are required to make available the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work.
Salary is determined based on experience and the Foundation's structured pay bands, which include steps for growth and performance. Please see the "Pay" section for more details.
Priority Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Starting Salary: $50,993 - $59,492
Work Location: Hybrid
About the Position
As the Alumni Engagement Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing our mission by supporting a comprehensive Alumni Engagement program (AEP) that engages alumni and students of the schools, units and institutes at OHSU. You will be collaborating closely with AEP colleagues and Special Events colleagues.
What You'll Be Doing
Administrative Support for Alumni Engagement Program
You will ensure alumni data is as accurate as possible and reflects timely updates captured through events and AE staff visits.
You will convene regular meetings with individual alumni engagement staff to discuss collateral and strategy needs for short/long term alumni activity.
You will manage communications with individual or small groups of alumni, including drafting and editing correspondence, preparing letters and cards of appreciation or sympathy and other personal communication.
Project & Event Support
You will staff alumni and donor events, engaging with alumni, prospective donors, and other guests and to ensure a welcoming, thoughtful experience.
You will coordinate event and program logistics, including meeting space and electronic equipment reservations, catering requests, and preparation of event briefs, in partnership with Special Events colleagues as appropriate.
You will coordinate across departments and with third-party vendors to ensure events are well-executed and support engagement and stewardship goals.
Who You Are
You're able to take initiative and be self-directed, with a high level of accountability.
Your strong project management and organizational skills give you the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks, meet deadlines, and adjust as necessary.
You're able to collaborate professionally, diplomatically and productively with contacts at all levels, including OHSUF colleagues, University staff, alumni, donors, volunteers and vendors.
You're hospitality-minded and eager to understand and meet the needs of stakeholders.
You're compassionate and culturally-responsive, with the ability to partner and communicate with internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including students, faculty and alumni.
You should have
3+ years' experience in an administrative support role
Experience supporting a senior staff member or executive preferred
Non-profit, foundation, and/or university experience preferred
Experience with Salesforce Affinaquest or another donor database preferred
Experience with Asana or similar project management platform preferred
We want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply.
Working Conditions
Fast-paced office and external event environment with frequent interruptions of work flow
Physical setup and take down of events with prolonged periods of standing: ability to move up to 40lbs
Occasional hours outside of normal work hours for meetings, events or programs
Travel within the Portland metropolitan area will be necessary
Pay
Salary is dependent on experience. Each salary band is broken into three "steps," which correspond with an employee's experience/tenure, proficiency and performance in that specific role. New employees will typically start at step I of our pay band to allow for later growth, although more experienced candidates may be eligible to start at step II or III. The OHSU Foundation has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
Benefits
The OHSU Foundation also offers an exceptional benefits package including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
- Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension);
- 22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off;
- Professional development dollars for each employee;
- Hybrid work allowance and much more!
Plus, we have a flexible work environment for those who prefer a hybrid work schedule, and we close early on Fridays during the summer. Want to learn more about our other amazing benefits? Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefits.
Please note that benefits may vary for employees residing outside of Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, Alaska, Arizona, and Nevada due to state-specific regulations and coverage differences. Employees located outside of these states may be required to work through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Our Core Values
Every relationship we cultivate, every gift we secure, every action we take advances OHSU's mission for excellence in education, research and scholarship, clinical practice and community service.
If you require support or reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please submit a request through our Accommodation Request Form.
The OHSU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The OHSU Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. In keeping with our beliefs and values, no applicant will face discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected class status, including color, age, current or future military status, disability (physical or mental), gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
The OHSU Foundation, as required by law, is making available a copy of Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The OHSU Foundation participates in E-Verify. By law we are required to make available the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant director of alumni engagement jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, with preference for advancement or communications fields
- Three to five years of experience in alumni relations, development, or higher education
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management software such as Salesforce or Blackbaud
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing large-scale events or reunion programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for donor correspondence and presentations
- Ability to manage volunteer networks and build relationships with diverse alumni constituencies
Tips for Your Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement Job Search
Quantify your alumni engagement outcomes
Hiring committees want to see reunion attendance growth, alumni network size increases, or volunteer participation rates you influenced. Pull concrete outcomes from past programs before you write a single bullet on your resume.
Tailor applications to institution type
A land-grant university values broad constituency outreach and giving day campaigns, while a small liberal arts college prioritizes intimate reunion programming. Read the mission statement and recent alumni magazine before you apply so your cover letter reflects their priorities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant director of alumni engagement openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your CRM and data fluency
Most advancement offices run on constituent relationship management platforms, and gaps in your data skills can knock you out early. Name the specific platforms you have used and describe how you segmented or analyzed alumni data to drive a decision.
Prepare a programming portfolio before interviews
Bring a one-page summary of two or three events or campaigns you managed, including the goal, your specific role, and the result. Advancement search committees often ask for work samples, and arriving with one already prepared sets you apart.
Negotiate by anchoring to peer institutions
Advancement salaries vary widely by endowment size and institution type. Research comparable roles at peer institutions through public salary disclosure databases and professional association surveys before your offer conversation so you negotiate from informed ground.
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant director of alumni engagements?
The most active employers for assistant director of alumni engagements right now are Emory University, Howard University, and Augusta University, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Universities with large alumni networks and active annual fund programs tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many assistant director of alumni engagement jobs are remote?
About 71% of assistant director of alumni engagement openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common because of event and campus programming demands. Communications-focused roles and regional engagement coordinator positions within the function tend to offer the most flexibility for hybrid or remote arrangements.
How do you become a assistant director of alumni engagement?
Start by building experience in higher education advancement, alumni programming, or nonprofit fundraising through coordinator or associate-level roles. Develop fluency with constituent relationship management platforms used in advancement offices. Strengthen your event management and volunteer coordination skills, then pursue roles with increasing budget and staff responsibility until you can demonstrate you have led programs independently from planning through execution.
How do you get hired as a assistant director of alumni engagement with little experience?
Entry points into this field include alumni affairs coordinator roles, development assistant positions, or advancement office internships that expose you to reunion planning and donor communications. Volunteering with your own alma mater's alumni association builds directly relevant experience and professional references. Candidates who can demonstrate strong relationship-building skills and event coordination experience from adjacent fields like nonprofit development or student affairs are frequently considered.
What does the assistant director of alumni engagement interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a phone or video screen with a human resources contact, followed by a panel interview with the director of alumni relations and advancement colleagues. Finalists are often asked to present a sample programming plan, event proposal, or engagement strategy to a broader committee. References from supervisors in advancement or higher education settings are checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to assistant director of alumni engagement jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant director of alumni engagement jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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