Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement leads the implementation of Homecoming and other special events and will be a key leader within the Alumni Engagement team. Specifically, he/she will be responsible for various initiatives that foster loyalty, connection and support from alumni. A key focus of this work will be the coordination of Elon’s annual Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. In conjunction with the Director of Alumni Engagement, he/she will have full-cycle responsibilities for coordinating this signature program including the development of new and innovative activities to meet the interests and needs of alumni, marketing and communications to drive participation, event management, internal coordination with campus partners and the engagement of alumni throughout the experience. Requires bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; masters degree is a plus but not required. Elon graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Position is open until filled. Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.
In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.