Associate Director of Alumni Engagment
Location: Grand Rapids Campus · Type: Full time · Posted:
2026-09-14 · Reference: R-5001
Job Title: Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Department: Alumni Engagement
Division: Advancement
Supervisor : Director of Alumni Engagement
Status: Exempt, Full-time, 1.0 FTE
Job Summary : This position is responsible for facilitating engaging,
thoughtfully planned, and successfully executed events on behalf of the Alumni
and Advancement offices of Calvin University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned):
PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF ASSIGNED EVENTS
Join alumni office and advancement division team members in collaborative
event ideation process.
Assume a key role in the subsequent planning and execution of the
following events:
Homecoming and Family Weekend; 50-Year and Heritage Class reunions; the Calvin Classic 5k race; regional network alumni events; hospitality suite gatherings for advancement division guests; president's office alumni engagement events; and other events both on and off campus, as assigned.
Manage the registration process for each event, including online payment
systems, coordination of publicity, and invitation and attendee lists.
Manage logistics, vendor relationships, food service, event timelines,
staffing assignments, and on-site execution.
Provide high level of guest support, hospitality, and service excellence
to university constituents and community partners.
Oversee the production of selected event communications including
invitations, brochures, programs, social media, and recognition materials.
Make travel arrangements as needed for event participants.
MANAGE EVENT SCHEDULES, ENGAGEMENT AND POST REVIEW
Collaborate with internal partners across the university to support event
logistics, identify program participants, and serve as an advancement
liaison to the campus community.
Prepare and manage budgets for assigned events. Manage and negotiate with
appropriate vendors to plan events efficiently, with quality and as cost
effectively as possible.
Lead engagement and post-event review meetings to gather requirements,
understand vision and purpose, assign duties, and assess the success of
events to facilitate continuous improvement.
Maintain long-range calendars to provide structure and seamless
coordination for all events.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for hiring and appraising the work of student workers and
volunteers, as needed.
Coordinates the schedule and oversees the responsibilities of staff, student
workers, and volunteers.
Competency/Skill Requirements:
Very strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability
to write / edit reports and the ability to communicate the key stakeholder
needs with service providers (i.e., food service vendors and maintenance,
stage, or technical crews)
This position represents the University which requires handling
confidential information and exercising sensitivity, diplomacy, and good
judgement with people and situations
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement in setting
priorities, organizing event-related details, and solving problems with
the goal of accomplishing desired results
Committed to providing world class hospitality with a positive,
cooperative, servant's heart
Must be creative, motivated, and enthusiastic
Education, Experience, and other Requirements:
A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
1 - 3 years of related or transferable experience
Working knowledge of event planning standard practices and procedures
High school level of computer literacy
Experience in facility management and supervision is preferred
Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional weekend or evening work
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. The work in this position is
performed within routine office conditions, usually without exposure to
hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands Include: Lifting and carrying of 5 – 20 lbs. or more Visual
Demands Include:
Ability for proofreading and checking documents for accuracy
The use of a keyboard for entering and retrieving data
FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal
arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith,
learning, and student development.
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing
relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of
diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations,
class, or religious perspectives.
