Associate Director of Alumni Engagement

Office of Alumni Engagement

Associate Director of Alumni Engagement

Under the direction of the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement (Associate Director 3) will coordinate the development, implementation and execution of new and existing alumni programs, events and services designed to encourage a lifelong connection between alumni and Kean University. This position will serve as a liaison with key partners across the university, including Admissions, Career Services, Student Affairs, Athletics and other units to identify volunteer opportunities and inspire alumni to engage with the school in meaningful ways. The Associate Director will contribute to regular strategy meetings to build alumni engagement and also perform other related tasks as required. Strong writing and relationship-building skills are essential. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree; two years of professional experience as an administrator in education, higher education, public relations, event planning, development, volunteer program management or other related field; and transportation for traveling off campus is required. Master’s degree in public relations, communications, higher education, education, marketing or a related discipline and three to five years of experience is preferred. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills; effective public speaking and presentation skills; and outstanding organizational skills.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, external candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for medical or religious reasons, you may submit a request for an exemption. If you are approved for an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, you will be required to be tested for COVID-19 by the University on a regular schedule. All employees are expected to follow the University's current health and safety protocols for COVID-19 and any procedures/protocols created through additional correspondence.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures .

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Kean University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Kean’s commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to not only thrive, but climb higher in a diverse world. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we work to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the diversity and equity of all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and beyond.

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Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer