Job description

Baltimore, MD

The Associate Director of Alumnae/i Programs & Volunteer Engagement plays a leadership role in strengthening connections between Goucher College and its alumnae/i community through volunteer management, class reunion engagement, affinity group support, and event coordination. This position is responsible for building meaningful volunteer opportunities, managing alumnae/i-led initiatives, and creating programs that foster lifelong connections and philanthropic support.

Essential Job Functions:

25% A. Class Reunion Engagement & Philanthropy

• Manage class reunion planning and committee development in coordination with the Development and Annual Giving teams.
• Support class-based giving campaigns and implement targeted outreach using platforms like GiveCampus.
• Lead communications for reunion committees, including quarterly meetings and updates.
• Organize an annual convening call for all reunion volunteers to kick off the engagement cycle.

25% B. Alumnae/i Weekend Planning

• Lead planning and execution of reunion activities during Alumnae/i Weekend.
• Oversee logistics, collaborate with campus partners, and ensure high-quality volunteer and attendee experiences.

20% C. Volunteer Management

• Recruit, train, support, and recognize alumnae/i volunteers, including class reunion leaders, event hosts, and affinity group representatives.
• Maintain and regularly update volunteer engagement rosters and track involvement across programs.

15% D. Virtual and Regional Engagement

• Plan and host virtual events such as panels, webinars, and social meetups to engage alumnae/i across geographies.
• Plan and execute regional events in partnership with alumnae/i volunteers and ambassadors.

10% E. Affinity Group Support

• Serve as the primary liaison for identity-based and interest-based alumnae/i groups.

• Facilitate regular communication with group leaders and ensure smooth leadership transitions and event support.

Non-Essential Functions:

5% A. Initiate and coordinate meetings with campus partners to support the goals and objectives outlined for this position. Serve on committees/workgroups as assigned. Maintain open communication with peers and departmental colleagues. Participate in campus events hosted/administered by the Advancement Division.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred: Master’s degree

Professional Experience:

Required: 5 years of experience in higher education events planning, alumnae/i engagement, or fundraising.

Preferred: 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in higher education, events planning, alumnae/i engagement, student engagement, or fundraising, with 2 years, specifically working in alumnae engagement. Experience with CRM databases (such as Raiser’s Edge) and platforms like GiveCampus.

This position requires the employee to work weekends or evenings.

Job Category:
Staff

How to apply

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following application materials (only for external candidates):

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 references

Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Goucher College is committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.