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University of Idaho
Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement
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Moscow, Idaho
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Full-Time
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$60K
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Other
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September 21st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho Foundation is hiring an Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement. This role leads initiatives to engage students and young alumni by developing programs that foster lifelong connections, overseeing signature events, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance community involvement.
Highlights
- Lead engagement initiatives across the student-to-alumni transition focusing on career connection, identity development, and community building.
- Design and implement programs such as Homecoming, Parent & Family Weekend, Vandal Walk, and Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) engagement.
- Collaborate with Alumni Relations staff, campus partners, faculty, student organizations, and alumni volunteers.
- Analyze engagement data and feedback to improve programs.
- Supervise at least one staff member.
- Required skills include program development, event planning, relationship management, and strong organizational and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines while working collaboratively.
- Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree, two years of relevant experience, valid driver's license, ability to travel and work nonstandard hours.
- Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education, alumni relations, student engagement, event planning, data analysis, and staff supervision.
- Compensation starts at $60,000 or higher, commensurate with experience.
Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement Full Description
Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement
Position Details
Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005430P
Position Title | Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement
Division/College | University Foundation
Department | Alumni Relations
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The University of Idaho Foundation Alumni Relations team seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Assistant Director of Student & Young Alumni Engagement. Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations, this role strengthens the lifelong Vandal journey by creating meaningful connections between students, young alumni and the university community. Through leadership of signature traditions and programs like Homecoming, Parent & Family Weekend, Vandal Walk and Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) engagement, this position fosters pride, belonging and lasting alumni involvement. The Assistant Director will lead student-focused initiatives, supervise a team member and partner across campus to strengthen the Vandal community.
Position Overview | This position leads engagement initiatives across the student-to-alumni transition, with a focus on career connection, identity development and long-term community building. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with Alumni Relations colleagues, campus partners and other stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, coordinated and meaningful constituent experience.
Duties will include:Design and implement initiatives and programming to drive student and young alumni engagementDevelop and support career-focused engagement opportunitiesCultivate and maintain relationships with campus partners, faculty, student organizations and alumni volunteersAnalyze engagement data and feedbackAttend university and community eventsSupervise staffPerform other duties as assigned
Unit URL | University of Idaho Foundation | University of Idaho
Posting Number | SP005430P
Position Title | Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement
Division/College | University Foundation
Department | Alumni Relations
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The University of Idaho Foundation Alumni Relations team seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Assistant Director of Student & Young Alumni Engagement. Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations, this role strengthens the lifelong Vandal journey by creating meaningful connections between students, young alumni and the university community. Through leadership of signature traditions and programs like Homecoming, Parent & Family Weekend, Vandal Walk and Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) engagement, this position fosters pride, belonging and lasting alumni involvement. The Assistant Director will lead student-focused initiatives, supervise a team member and partner across campus to strengthen the Vandal community.
Position Overview | This position leads engagement initiatives across the student-to-alumni transition, with a focus on career connection, identity development and long-term community building. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with Alumni Relations colleagues, campus partners and other stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, coordinated and meaningful constituent experience.
Duties will include:Design and implement initiatives and programming to drive student and young alumni engagementDevelop and support career-focused engagement opportunitiesCultivate and maintain relationships with campus partners, faculty, student organizations and alumni volunteersAnalyze engagement data and feedbackAttend university and community eventsSupervise staffPerform other duties as assigned
Unit URL | University of Idaho Foundation | University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Two years of experience in program development, engagement, event planning or relationship managementExperience coordinating and executing programs or initiativesExperience working collaboratively with partners or stakeholdersDemonstrated organizational and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree
Required Other | Ability to travelAbility to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and holidaysMust possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
Additional Preferred | Demonstrated interest in engagement, events or higher educationDemonstrated ability to work independently and contribute strategic ideasExperience in alumni relations, higher education or student engagementDeveloping programs for students or early career professionalsAnalyzing participation data and improving programs based on insightsExperience in event planning and coordinationSupervising staff
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 25 poundsAbility to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree
Required Other | Ability to travelAbility to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and holidaysMust possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
Additional Preferred | Demonstrated interest in engagement, events or higher educationDemonstrated ability to work independently and contribute strategic ideasExperience in alumni relations, higher education or student engagementDeveloping programs for students or early career professionalsAnalyzing participation data and improving programs based on insightsExperience in event planning and coordinationSupervising staff
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 25 poundsAbility to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Exempt
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $60,000 or higher, commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 08/28/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than September 17, 2026.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at [email protected].
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $60,000 or higher, commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 08/28/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than September 17, 2026.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at [email protected].
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
- Yes
- No
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