Assistant Director, Alumni and Donor Relations

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

The Assistant Director for Alumni and Donor Relations plays a vital role in planning and executing signature alumni and donor events, with primary responsibility for the logistics of Reunion Weekend and annual fundraising dinners. In addition, this position assists with athletic alumni programming, manages a small portfolio of corporate and individual prospects and supports the daily administrative operations of the Alumni and Donor Relations team. The role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, volunteers, and vendors to deliver high-quality experiences that strengthen connections and inspire philanthropy.

Job duties specific to this position:

Event Management (Primary Focus)

• Serve as the lead project manager for Reunion Weekends, overseeing logistics, vendor coordination, volunteer support, and event communications.

• Plan and execute annual fundraising dinners, coordinating with Advancement, Facilities, Catering, and external vendors to deliver high-caliber donor experiences.

• Assist in the planning and execution of athletic alumni events, working closely with colleagues in Athletics and Advancement.

• Support other alumni and donor events as needed, including regional gatherings, networking programs, and recognition events.

Alumni and Donor Engagement

• Build strong relationships with alumni volunteers, reunion committees, and event participants.

• Carry a small portfolio of corporate and individual prospects, engaging them through personalized outreach, event invitations, and stewardship.

• Assist with donor recognition activities connected to events, including program booklets, signage, and acknowledgments.

Team and Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Alumni and Donor Relations team, including budget tracking, event registration management, and database updates.

• Serve as the point of contact for vendors, alumni inquiries, and internal partners related to event logistics.

• Contribute to Advancement communications, including event promotions, email campaigns, and website updates

Collaboration

• Partner with colleagues across Advancement and the College to ensure events and engagement initiatives align with institutional priorities.

• Represent the College at alumni, donor, and campus events, occasionally requiring evening or weekend work.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 3+years of experience in event planning, alumni relations, donor relations, or related fields.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex events simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong relationship-building skills with alumni, donors, and volunteers.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with event management platforms and advancement databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) preferred.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel for events as needed.

• Commitment to the College’s Jesuit values of service, excellence, and cura personalis (care for the whole person).

• Ability to occasional work evenings and weekends.

• Ability to travel to support alumni and donor events as needed.

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.  Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references