WARTBURG COLLEGE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title of Posi on - Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement and Mentoring
Prepara on Date: March 2024
Func on of Posi on:
The Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement and Mentoring plays a pivotal role in fostering meaningful
connec ons between current students and alumni, thereby enriching the overall college experience. This
donor funded posi on focuses on crea ng and sustaining an alumni mentoring program that enhances career
development, encourages internships, and provides valuable advice to our students. Addi onally, the assistant
director will spearhead programming ini a ves, including employer engagement events, job shadowing
opportuni es, and alumni-to-alumni connec ons, to provide students with hands-on exposure to various
professions and foster a robust alumni network, in alignment with the colleges Alumni and Career Connec ons
Ini a ve. This ini a ve is a cross division integra on between Alumni & Parent Engagement and Career
Services.
Principal Du es and Responsibili es:
Alumni Mentoring Program Development: ?
Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive alumni mentoring program. ?
Create training programs for students and alumni par cipa ng in the program. ?
Develop and maintain a database of alumni, ensuring a diverse range of industries and professions. ?
Cul vate a sense of voca on and calling that encourages students and alumni to think deeply about
their professional pursuits, individual passions, and sense of community. ?
Develop and implement communica on strategies to engage students and alumni.
Student to Alumni Connec ons: ?
Facilitate events, workshops, and networking opportuni es to connect students with alumni, crea ng
pla orms for mentorship, career guidance, and voca onal discernment. ?
Collaborate with academic departments to integrate alumni into classroom se ngs, providing real-
world insights and industry perspec ves. ?
Implement Orange Connec on job shadowing opportuni es by connec ng alumni to students for
firsthand experiences in their desired fields.
Alumni to Alumni Connec ons: ?
Develop and organize Knights Connect events to encourage professional networking among alumni,
fostering connec ons that extend beyond gradua on. ?
Facilita on seamless data distribu on among alumni networks, ensuring mely and accurate
informa on sharing.
Employer Engagement Events: ?
Plan and execute employer engagement events, connec ng alumni with current students to provide
insights into industry trends, employment opportuni es, and professional development. ?
Collaborate with local, regional, and na onal alumni to create partnerships that benefit both students
and the broader college community.
Programming Ini a ves: ?
Organize and execute programming ini a ves, such as panel discussions, workshops, and seminars,
that showcase the professional journeys of alumni and provide students with valuable insights. ?
Collaborate with relevant campus departments to integrate alumni and career-related programming
into the overall student experience. ?
Work closely with Ins tu onal Advancement to encourage alumni giving, suppor ng scholarships,
programs, and campus enhancements.
Metrics and Repor ng: ?
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effec veness of the Alumni and
Career Connec ons Ini a ve. ?
Prepare regular reports on program outcomes, alumni engagement metrics, and fundraising efforts.
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Perform other related du es as assigned.
Supervision:
Employee is expected to demonstrate ini a ve and pursue comple on of all objec ves set by the Director of
Alumni and Parent Engagement, planning, and priori zing their own work and resolving unusual cases in
consulta on with their supervisor.
Minimum Qualifica ons:
While a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is the standard requirement, we
welcome and encourage candidates with diverse life experiences to apply. We believe in considering a broad
range of perspec ves and backgrounds during our review process. Your unique journey and skills are an asset
to our community, and we are commi ed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all.
Previous experience in alumni rela ons, student affairs, or related areas is a plus. Must possess strong
interpersonal and communica on skills, the ability to work collabora vely with diverse stakeholders, including
students, alumni, faculty, and staff and demonstrated project management and organiza onal skills. Work,
including travel, is required on nights and weekends as necessary to fulfill posi on du es.
Applica on Procedure:
Send a le er of interest, including a statement regarding quali es you offer within the context of the Wartburg
College mission, résumé, and contact informa on for three references electronically to: .
See for further informa on about the college. Screening begins immediately and con nues
un l the posi on is filled.
WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selec ve liberal arts college of the ELCA, na onally recognized for community
engagement. As an affirma ve ac on, equal opportunity ins tu on, Wartburg College ac vely seeks
applica ons from members of underrepresented ethnic and minority groups.
