Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Albion College
Job overview
The Associate Director of Advancement Events at Albion College leads event planning to engage alumni, donors, and friends, supporting Institutional Advancement's mission.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves planning and executing events in collaboration with alumni engagement, annual giving, athletics, major gifts teams, and the president's office, requiring independent judgment and confidentiality.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 2-4 years in event services with increasing responsibilities, and strong stakeholder management skills.
Work environment and culture
The position emphasizes a commitment to diversity and working with individuals from various identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Company information
Albion College is an educational institution focused on Institutional Advancement and community engagement.
Team overview
The role collaborates closely with multiple internal teams including alumni engagement, annual giving, athletics, major gifts, and the president's office.
Job location and travel
Located in Albion, MI, the position is based on campus at Albion College.
Application process
Candidates must apply online via Interfolio with a cover letter, resume, commitment statement on diversity, and three professional references; review begins immediately.
Company overview
Albion College is a private liberal arts college located in Albion, Michigan, known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and experiential learning. The college offers a wide range of undergraduate programs across various fields, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and professional studies. Albion College generates revenue primarily through tuition fees, donations, and grants. Founded in 1835, it has a rich history of academic excellence and a commitment to fostering leadership and innovation among its students.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in event planning and execution, focusing on your ability to manage diverse and complex events that align with institutional missions like Albion College's Advancement goals.
Emphasize your skills in stakeholder management, particularly your experience collaborating with multiple departments or external partners, as this role requires close work with alumni engagement, annual giving, athletics, major gifts teams, and the president's office.
Apply through multiple platforms including Albion College's Interfolio application portal, the official Albion College careers page, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current staff in the Institutional Advancement division on LinkedIn, such as alumni engagement or event planning professionals, and use ice breakers like commenting on recent Albion College events or expressing enthusiasm for the college's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'event planning,' 'stakeholder management,' 'alumni engagement,' 'confidentiality,' and 'diversity and inclusion' to pass initial screenings effectively.
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