Director of Alumni Engagement Jobs
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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 director of alumni engagement jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, with a master's degree preferred by many institutions
- Five or more years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, or development
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management platforms such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute alumni engagement programs and events
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for donor and volunteer audiences
- Experience managing budgets, volunteers, and cross-functional advancement teams
Tips for Your Director of Alumni Engagement Job Search
Quantify alumni program outcomes on your resume
Hiring committees want numbers that show program scale and engagement growth. Lead with metrics like reunion participation rates, annual fund donor counts, or event attendance increases you drove, not just the programs you managed.
Tailor your materials to institution type
A research university alumni office prioritizes major gift pipeline and regional chapter networks, while a small liberal arts college focuses on volunteer boards and reunion giving. Read the job posting carefully and mirror its language in your cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists 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.
Demonstrate CRM fluency in your application
Most advancement offices run on constituent relationship management systems. Name the specific platforms you have used in your resume's skills section, and be ready to describe how you used segmentation or reporting features to inform outreach strategy.
Prepare a portfolio of engagement campaigns
Bring two or three concrete examples to interviews: a volunteer board you rebuilt, a digital giving challenge you ran, or a lapsed-alumni reactivation campaign. Walk through your strategy, execution, and what you would change with hindsight.
Negotiate scope before accepting any offer
Alumni engagement director roles vary widely in whether you manage a team, control a programming budget, or report to the VP of Advancement versus a dean. Clarify direct reports, budget authority, and cross-departmental expectations before you accept.
Director of Alumni Engagement Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of alumni engagements?
The companies hiring the most director of alumni engagements right now include Emory University, Howard University, and Augusta University, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Universities and four-year colleges consistently represent the largest share of open roles in this field.
How many director of alumni engagement jobs are remote?
About 71% of director of alumni engagement openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of event-driven alumni work. Roles focused on digital giving campaigns, virtual chapter programming, and communications strategy tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to positions centered on on-campus events or regional travel.
How do you become a director of alumni engagement?
Most directors start in entry-level alumni relations or annual giving coordinator roles and build experience running events, managing volunteer boards, and working inside a CRM. Moving into a director position typically requires demonstrating program leadership, budget ownership, and measurable engagement growth. Earning a master's degree in nonprofit management, higher education administration, or a related field can accelerate advancement, as can professional development through the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Can you get hired as a director of alumni engagement without direct alumni relations experience?
Yes, candidates from development, event management, nonprofit program leadership, or membership association roles do get hired, particularly at smaller institutions. The key is framing transferable skills around constituent engagement, volunteer management, and relationship building. Highlight any work where you managed a defined community toward participation or giving goals, and be specific about how those skills translate to alumni program outcomes.
What does the director of alumni engagement interview process look like?
Most institutions run a multi-stage process that begins with an initial phone or video screen with HR or a search committee member, followed by a deeper competency interview with the advancement leadership team. Finalists are often invited to campus for a full-day visit that includes a presentation on a programming challenge or strategic plan. References focused on program results and relationship management are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of alumni engagement jobs?
You can find and apply to director of alumni engagement jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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