Assistant Director for Early Engagement

Denison University

United States, Ohio, Granville

100 West College Street (Show on map)

Jun 06, 2025

Job Posting Information

Position Type	Administrative Staff
Classification Title	Administrative Staff
Position Title	Assistant Director for Early Engagement
Position Number	A00594
Pay Grade Level	AD 01
Salary
Department	Alumni and Family Engagement
Posting Number	S 121301452
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Position End Date
FTE	1
Work Schedule	M-F / 8:30 - 4:30 Occasional weekends and evenings.
Basic Function	Reporting to the Director of Student, Young Alumni & Family Engagement and working in collaboration with the Alumni & Family Engagement team, campus partners and volunteers, the Assistant Director of Early Engagement is responsible for leading the development and execution of a holistic engagement strategy for students and graduates of the last decade. This position will facilitate engagement with students from the point of admission to graduation and launch their lifelong relationship with Denison.
Essential Job Functions	Develop and manage engagement strategies for current students from the point of admission until graduation. Develop and manage engagement strategies for graduates of the last decade. Design and execute programming for young alumni Manage signature programs for students to include but not limited to the Countdown to Commencement, Senior Week, Student Alumni Council and other student programs Collaborate with Annual Fund to manage the Senior Class Legacy Challenge and to grow senior engagement in the giving program Develop and manage a recognition program for graduates from the last decade. Support the 5th and 10th year committees for Reunion. Identify, cultivate, recruit and steward volunteers for each committee. Lead early engagement programming during Homecoming Week and Big Red Weekend for current students and the young alumni population. Collaborate with AFE communication team on developing young alumni communications Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Required: Bachelor's degree Program management and event planning skills. Relevant experience can be substituted for education.
Preferred Qualifications	2-3 years of experience working with students and/or alumni in a higher education setting. Volunteer management skills are desirable.
Physical Demands	Position requires walking, climbing stairs and ability to move up to 20 lbs using appropriate equipment or assistance as needed.
Contact(s)	Julie Tucker
Contact Phone/Extension	740-587-5575
Contact Email	tuckerj@denison.edu
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Denison University Background Check Statement	The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.
Denison University EEO Statement	Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison's official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix. Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.