Assistant Director of Alumni Traditions

🇺🇸 Cheney, WA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $64K - $70K

💻 Operations

🗓️ September 4th, 2025

Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

Eastern Washington University is hiring an Assistant Director of Alumni Traditions to lead the coordination, preservation, and evolution of the university's key alumni and campus traditions. The role designs and delivers inclusive, mission-driven programs that build institutional pride, strengthen alumni identity, and foster connections across generations, while overseeing events like Homecoming, Senior Send-Off, and Alumni Awards. The position also collaborates with campus stakeholders, volunteers, and student staff to enhance engagement through digital and in-person platforms.

Highlights

Lead planning and execution of signature alumni traditions such as Pass Through the Pillars, Homecoming, Reunions, and Alumni Awards Gala.
Develop and manage event logistics, budgets, registrations, and vendor coordination.
Support marketing and communications with alumni through email campaigns, social media, newsletters, and website content alignment.
Serve as liaison to the EWU Alumni Association’s Traditions Team and support board initiatives and events.
Supervise student employees and assist with daily office operations, including maintaining alumni records and Salesforce-based communication.
Must have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience.
Preferred experience includes higher education alumni relations, event planning, and proficiency with Eventbrite, WordPress, MailChimp, and Salesforce.
Salary ranges from $64,164 to $70,000 depending on qualifications.
Work schedule includes standard office hours with required evening, weekend work, and occasional travel.
Responsible for ensuring events align with EWU’s inclusive mission and values, promoting multi-generational alumni engagement.