Pennsylvania State University
Regional Director of Affiliate Groups, Penn State Alumni Association
🇺🇸 University Park, PA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $68K - $102K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ November 11th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Penn State is hiring a Regional Director of Affiliate Groups for the Penn State Alumni Association. This role involves providing coaching, strategic direction, and management support to the Alumni Association's geographic chapters and volunteers, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance volunteer engagement. The position requires planning and executing volunteer management strategies, producing communications, and working occasional evenings and weekends.
Highlights
- Lead and coach geographic chapters and their volunteer boards within the Alumni Association.
- Develop and execute volunteer management strategies tailored to regional chapters.
- Articulate Penn State’s goals and values through formal and informal communication.
- Collaborate with University departments, Division colleagues, and external partners.
- Evaluate and improve volunteer programs based on feedback and changing needs.
- Require at least six years of experience in alumni/student engagement, volunteer management, supervision, and financial oversight.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster an inclusive environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required; no specific certifications needed.
- Compensation range: $68,200 to $102,300 annually.
- Position requires occasional evening and weekend work and a valid driver’s license for job-related vehicle operation.
Regional Director of Affiliate Groups, Penn State Alumni Association Full Description
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- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State is currently seeking a Regional Director of Affiliate Groups, Penn State Alumni Association in supporting the Penn State Alumni Association's volunteer engagement team. This role requires occasional work in the evenings and weekends. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State's future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.
Reporting to the Director, Volunteer Engagement and working closely with the Alumni Association's Volunteer Engagement team, as well as other partners, the Regional Director of Affiliate Groups will:
- Provide coaching, direction, and strategy to the Alumni Association's network of geographic chapters and their boards, volunteers, etc.
- Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications.
- Develop, plan, and execute the strategy and execution of volunteer management within the geographic portfolio of chapters.
- Partner with select audiences and groups to plan and execute activities ensuring collaborative relationships with the Association.
- Provide strategic direction and support with respect to volunteer engagement opportunities for our diverse community of alumni and friends. Evaluate existing programs and services and utilize results to determine strategies to best support the changing needs for volunteer opportunities.
- Lead, coach, and supervise volunteers to achieve goals.
- Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders including University departments and Division colleagues.
The successful candidate will have:
- Six (6) years of combined experience with alumni and student engagement and advising, volunteer management, stewardship, supervision, and financial oversight.
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues.
- Ability to manage a complex program and build relationships with students, alumni, and friends.
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Develop and produce internal and external presentations, proposals, and reports for the Alumni Association and others.
- A proven ability to motivate and work both independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.
DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
acceptedRequired Certifications:None
Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations
If you believe in the power of higher education—and philanthropy—to shape the public good, you'll excel right here in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 800,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Learn more about us at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu.
Building a Career and a Life at Penn State
Across all campuses and an online World Campus, our 100,000 students and 17,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom—it's the positive impact made on communities across the globe. Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities in the world: psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/facts-and-rankings
This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: statecollegepa.us and statecollege.com
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $68,200.00 - $102,300.00.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $68,200.00 - $102,300.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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