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Associate Director of Regional and Young Alumni Engagement
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Oberlin, Ohio
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Full-Time
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TBD
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August 21st, 2026
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Oberlin College and Conservatory is hiring an Associate Director of Regional and Young Alumni Engagement. This role leads alumni engagement programs focused on regional activities and young alumni, manages student-to-alumni transition initiatives, and collaborates with the Alumni Engagement team to strengthen alumni connections and encourage volunteerism and philanthropy.
Highlights
- Develops and implements a comprehensive regional alumni engagement strategy, manages alumni clubs, and recruits and supports regional volunteers.
- Leads student-to-alumni transition programs, creating communications and educational opportunities to connect recent graduates.
- Focuses on young alumni engagement through volunteer opportunities, events, communications, and community-building initiatives.
- Manages Oberlin’s online Alumni-Owned Business Directory and liaises with the "Obies Out Front" volunteer group.
- Supports key alumni events like Commencement, Reunion Weekend, Homecoming, and annual giving campaigns.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 2-5 years of relevant experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, project management ability, and flexibility for event schedules and travel.
- Desired qualifications include alumni engagement or higher education experience and familiarity with Oberlin College alumni or students.
- Offers a generous compensation package with excellent benefits, liberal vacation, tuition remission for eligible dependents, and 35 days of paid PTO.
- Reports to the Director of Reunions and Regional Activities within the Office of Advancement.
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Associate Director of Regional and Young Alumni Engagement
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Job Summary | The Office of Advancement at Oberlin College and Conservatory seeks applications for the position of Associate Director of Regional and Young Alumni Engagement. This is a full-time, continuing, 12-month, Administrative & Professional Staff position reporting to the Director of Reunions and Regional Activities.
Responsibilities | The Associate Director will lead key alumni engagement programs, with a focus on regional activities and young alumni, to strengthen alumni connections with Oberlin College and Conservatory as well as encourage support of Oberlin through volunteerism and philanthropy.
This role is responsible for leading and managing three core areas:
1. Oberlin’s regional alumni activities program;
2. Student-to-alumni transition initiatives; and
3. Specific young alumni and other community-building initiatives.
Additionally, the Associate Director will collaborate with and support alumni engagement efforts led by other members of the Alumni Engagement team.
Essential Job Functions | Regional Activities Develop, lead, implement, and assess a comprehensive regional alumni engagement strategy. This strategy will support the oversight of established alumni clubs, the identification and development of regional alumni volunteers in key markets, and the implementation of activities to increase volunteer-driven Oberlin alumni regional events. Work will entail recruiting, training, equipping, and retaining volunteers, as well as identifying opportunities where they may grow their volunteer service (in areas such as Admissions and Career Exploration and Development support, among others) and philanthropy. Identify opportunities where affinity-based, admissions supporting, or alumni career supporting goals and activities can be implemented within regional gatherings and programs. Work with Oberlin’s Athletics Department to maximize efficiency in planning and effectiveness in executing regional events.
Student-to-Alumni Transition ProgrammingLead Oberlin’s student-to-alumni transition initiatives, working with partners across campus to develop communications and educational opportunities that prepare students to graduate and remain informed, connected, and engaged alumni.
Community Building Initiatives Serve as the Alumni Engagement team member charged with ensuring that young alumni (roughly defined as graduates of the last decade) are taken into account as volunteer opportunities are identified and promoted, reunion plans are made, regional activities are selected and conducted, communications are created, and “purely for fun” engagement initiatives are designed. Manage Oberlin’s online Alumni-Owned Business Directory and identify opportunities where this tool can support Oberlin’s Advancement Division goals. Serve as the staff liaison to the “Obies Out Front” volunteer work group of Oberlin’s Alumni Leadership Council. (“Obies Out Front” promotes public appearances such as concerts, performances, book-signings, and similar activities conducted by Oberlin alumni around the world.) Work with various campus partners to implement community-building initiatives.
Marginal Job Functions | Staff and support key initiatives of the Office of Alumni Engagement, including Commencement and Milestone Reunion Weekend, Homecoming, All In For Oberlin (annual day of giving), as well as other alumni-focused programs and activities. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree; 2-5 years of experience, preferably in alumni engagement, volunteer management, event planning, higher education, or other environment providing equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects from inception through execution. Proven ability to provide top-notch guest and/or stakeholder service that balances guest/stakeholder needs with the College’s priorities. Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work well in a team setting and with all constituencies of the College, with particular attention to sensitive and diplomatic handling of matters. Self-motivation and the ability to balance a multitude of tasks while considering the needs of the entire team. Flexible schedule to permit event and weekend hours. Ability to travel nationally. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications | Alumni engagement and/or higher education advancement experience. Previous experience working with Oberlin College alumni and/or students.
Quick Link for Posting | https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17695
Compensation | A generous compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate, including an excellent benefits package, liberal vacation time, and tuition remission for eligible dependents and 35 days of paid PTO.
Special Instructions to Applicants | A completed application will include a cover letter, resume and a list of 3 professional references.
Responsibilities | The Associate Director will lead key alumni engagement programs, with a focus on regional activities and young alumni, to strengthen alumni connections with Oberlin College and Conservatory as well as encourage support of Oberlin through volunteerism and philanthropy.
This role is responsible for leading and managing three core areas:
1. Oberlin’s regional alumni activities program;
2. Student-to-alumni transition initiatives; and
3. Specific young alumni and other community-building initiatives.
Additionally, the Associate Director will collaborate with and support alumni engagement efforts led by other members of the Alumni Engagement team.
Essential Job Functions | Regional Activities Develop, lead, implement, and assess a comprehensive regional alumni engagement strategy. This strategy will support the oversight of established alumni clubs, the identification and development of regional alumni volunteers in key markets, and the implementation of activities to increase volunteer-driven Oberlin alumni regional events. Work will entail recruiting, training, equipping, and retaining volunteers, as well as identifying opportunities where they may grow their volunteer service (in areas such as Admissions and Career Exploration and Development support, among others) and philanthropy. Identify opportunities where affinity-based, admissions supporting, or alumni career supporting goals and activities can be implemented within regional gatherings and programs. Work with Oberlin’s Athletics Department to maximize efficiency in planning and effectiveness in executing regional events.
Student-to-Alumni Transition ProgrammingLead Oberlin’s student-to-alumni transition initiatives, working with partners across campus to develop communications and educational opportunities that prepare students to graduate and remain informed, connected, and engaged alumni.
Community Building Initiatives Serve as the Alumni Engagement team member charged with ensuring that young alumni (roughly defined as graduates of the last decade) are taken into account as volunteer opportunities are identified and promoted, reunion plans are made, regional activities are selected and conducted, communications are created, and “purely for fun” engagement initiatives are designed. Manage Oberlin’s online Alumni-Owned Business Directory and identify opportunities where this tool can support Oberlin’s Advancement Division goals. Serve as the staff liaison to the “Obies Out Front” volunteer work group of Oberlin’s Alumni Leadership Council. (“Obies Out Front” promotes public appearances such as concerts, performances, book-signings, and similar activities conducted by Oberlin alumni around the world.) Work with various campus partners to implement community-building initiatives.
Marginal Job Functions | Staff and support key initiatives of the Office of Alumni Engagement, including Commencement and Milestone Reunion Weekend, Homecoming, All In For Oberlin (annual day of giving), as well as other alumni-focused programs and activities. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree; 2-5 years of experience, preferably in alumni engagement, volunteer management, event planning, higher education, or other environment providing equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects from inception through execution. Proven ability to provide top-notch guest and/or stakeholder service that balances guest/stakeholder needs with the College’s priorities. Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work well in a team setting and with all constituencies of the College, with particular attention to sensitive and diplomatic handling of matters. Self-motivation and the ability to balance a multitude of tasks while considering the needs of the entire team. Flexible schedule to permit event and weekend hours. Ability to travel nationally. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications | Alumni engagement and/or higher education advancement experience. Previous experience working with Oberlin College alumni and/or students.
Quick Link for Posting | https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17695
Compensation | A generous compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate, including an excellent benefits package, liberal vacation time, and tuition remission for eligible dependents and 35 days of paid PTO.
Special Instructions to Applicants | A completed application will include a cover letter, resume and a list of 3 professional references.
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- Resume
- List of References
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Oberlin OH 44074
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