Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

Gannon University, a vibrant Catholic institution committed to excellence through inclusiveness, invites applications for the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement. University Advancement is responsible for supporting and advancing the mission of Gannon University through the cultivation of relationships with constituents to secure support for Gannon's programs, initiatives, and institutional needs. The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement reports to the Director of Constituent Engagement and provides strategy and leadership to develop, implement, and maintain a visionary program designed to promote engagement opportunities for alumni. By cultivating meaningful relationships, alumni events, volunteerism, and service the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement will increase alumni engagement and giving rates.Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and one to three years of direct experience in fundraising, communications, event planning, community/public relations, and/or volunteer management. Previous experience with fundraising and portfolio management is preferred. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.

About Gannon University

Founded in 1925, Gannon University is a four-year Catholic university committed to student-centered learning, with an emphasis on professional education integrated with faith-based, liberal-learning student outcomes.

Gannon has strategic university-wide initiatives that focus on and bring its purpose to life: Transform lives by creating environments for extraordinary moments and everyday connections that inspire others to become their best selves. These initiatives have fostered an inclusive, welcoming community that many refer to as the Gannon family.

Gannon University earned its first-ever Honor Roll status as a 2021 Great College to Work For, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For program. It is one of 42 institutions across the country to earn Honor Roll distinction and was recognized in categories including Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging; Faculty Experience; Mission & Pride; and Professional Development.

Gannon University was also ranked a top school in the nation by Wall Street Journal's 2022 College Rankings; and ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2022."

Gannon University's home campus is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the state's fourth-largest city and one of the busiest ports on the Great Lakes. Gannon University's unique location in downtown Erie and exceptional learning environments on campus create a special atmosphere conducive to education, scholarship, research, service, and personal growth.

For more information, please visit gannon.edu to learn more about Gannon's campuses and the many attractions and accommodations within the surrounding regions.

Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/8234. A review of applications will begin immediately, and this position will remain open until filled. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.