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Assistant Director, Volunteer Engagement US-NY-New York Job ID: 2025-14343 Type: University Development and Alumni Relations (WS1006) # of Openings: 1 Category: Development/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing New York University Overview University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment. The Assistant Director, Volunteer Engagement is responsible for implementing a strategy to engage alumni volunteers throughout the NYU network and is involved in all aspects of the volunteer lifecycle including but not limited to identification, recruitment, onboarding and training, stewardship, and offboarding. Lead alumni volunteers in the ideation and execution of events and activities with the goal of engaging NYU alumni, donors, and prospects in the cultural, intellectual, and academic life of NYU. Provide support and strategic leadership for regional clubs and affinity clubs. Manage special events including but not limited to alumni conferences and Presidential receptions. This position requires travel. UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Responsibilities Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related area Required Experience: 5+ years experience in higher education, non-profit, or development environment or equivalent combination of experience and education Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Highly organized and creative Strong experience with alumni relations, volunteer engagement, event planning, logistics, and management Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment Ability to professionally interact with all levels of students, staff, faculty, and alumni Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software Familiarity with presentation software and desktop publishing applications Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proficiency with MS Office and Powerpoint Exposure to fundraising software, such as BBCRM Qualifications In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $90,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Salary: 70000.00 PI261122236 About New York University New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and le ... arning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education. NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increase the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life Show more Show less Connections working at New York University

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