Assistant Director of Volunteer Engagement

at  Mount Holyoke College

Job no:
R-0000001176
Position Title:
Assistant Director of Volunteer Engagement
Faculty or Staff:
Staff
Full Time or Part Time:
Full time
In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:
Hybrid
Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date:
08/30/2024
Job Description:
The Alumnae Association of Mount Holyoke College uplifts Mount Holyoke alums and builds community that fosters lifelong learning and empowers impactful connections. This position will grow alum involvement through rewarding service opportunities in support of Mount Holyoke College. Responsibilities include volunteer program design and development, training and recognition of volunteers and proactive stakeholder engagement.

Alum volunteer program design

• Ensure that volunteer programming and outcomes embody the Association and College’s core commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Develop a system for tracking current alum volunteer opportunities, needs at Mount Holyoke College, and matching system
• Develop content and materials for communications and training related to volunteers
• Design compelling short-term volunteer opportunities that invite and enable participation of more Mount Holyoke alums
• Track metrics on volunteering at Mount Holyoke to help guide programmatic decisions

Alum volunteer pipeline development, recognition, and stewardship

• Lead planning, refinement and execution of core annual volunteer training curriculum
• Develop and enhance volunteer training materials
• Develop meaningful ways to recognize and celebrate volunteer service
• Create and maintain a robust pipeline of alums to recommend for volunteer roles

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as staff lead for the Volunteer Experience Committee
• Serve as the Alumnae Association’s business lead for the Volunteer Hub
• Supervise Alumnae Association student workers for relevant projects as needed
• Partner with Association staff and College partners on key initiatives and opportunities that arise to further the Association’s mission and priorities
• Support major events, such as Reunion
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in volunteer training and management
• Outstanding written communication and public speaking skills
• Effective writing and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse constituents
• Strong managerial skills, including the ability to recruit, train, engage, steward, recognize and lead volunteers toward meeting shared goals
• Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn platforms and databases such as PeopleGrove and SharePoint
• Discretion and professionalism to work with highly confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience in alum relations or higher education
• Experience with Colleague, iModules, PeopleGrove and SharePoint
• Experience working with virtual communities is a plus
• US Driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicle

Working Conditions

• Occasional evening and weekend work (minimum 3 weekends per year)
• Occasional travel (less than 25%)

Physical Demands

• Ability to move around freely in an office environment and potentially across various facilities or locations where volunteers are stationed.
• Occasional lifting and carrying supplies or materials related to volunteer activities, such as event setup or distribution of materials/supplies

Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.
Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world

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