Job Details

Assistant Director of Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement

Position Number: 6975896
Location: Northampton, MA
Position Type: Alumni Associations and Services

Assistant Director of Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

Department
Alumnae Relations & Development

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Engagement Programs, Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement, the Assistant Director leads the project management, event coordination, and administrative implementation of Smith College's alum leadership and career engagement program. The role is responsible for end-to-end execution of approved programs, including workshops, webinars, and the Alum Career Coaches program, as well as serving as the lead project manager for the Reunion Student Program during the spring season. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with alums, volunteers, student workers, departmental colleagues, and cross-campus partners to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery of programs and communications. The role manages student workers, supports volunteer engagement and stewardship for the career program, maintains processes and documentation, and provides operational data and reporting to inform strategy. The Assistant Director role models excellent service as a representative of the College and supports Smith's commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

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Essential Functions

Program Administration and Implementation (40%):

The Assistant Director for Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement oversees the successful administration of career workshops, webinars, and related resources in collaboration with Alumnae Relations & Development colleagues and campus partners.
They enact the operational tasks necessary to move program delivery forward, including Zoom meeting and webinar setup, technical support during sessions, scheduling, preparation of materials, and post-program follow-up communications.
They coordinate logistics and communications with campus partners and vendors as needed to support program execution and delegate and oversee tasks assigned to fellow staff or student interns supporting workshops, webinars, documentation, and follow-up; provide training, supervision, and quality control.
The Assistant Director is responsible for maintaining accurate and current process documentation, templates, and preparation materials for program offerings; identifying opportunities for incremental improvements to existing systems.
They are responsible for supporting volunteer management for the Alum Career Coaches program by coordinating intake of new coaches, maintaining accurate records, and aligning coaches with workshops and program needs.

Project Management (30%):

The Assistant Director will lead project management for the Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement program under the direction of the Director.
Programming includes a webinar series, career coaching, digital resources, events and other engagement opportunities.
Project planning includes timeline, tasks, budget, and human resources needed for each.
The Assistant Director will be expected to maintain master project plans, developing and maintaining work-back schedules and task assignments required to deliver approved programs.
Coordinating with ARD Communications and other colleagues to ensure promotional planning and monthly alignment of social media and other communications priorities.
Coordinate preparation for volunteer and coach meetings, including agendas, briefing materials, and documentation, and share synthesized feedback gathered from surveys and other available data streams with the Director to inform planning.

Seasonal Reunion Student Program Responsibilities (15%):

The Assistant Director serves as the project manager and lead for the Reunion Student Program (RSP), and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of student hiring at Reunion.
For this work, the Assistant Director of Alumnae Career Programs maintains a dotted-line supervisory relationship with the Director of Alumnae Engagement, whose team has primary responsibility for the overall Reunion program.
In this capacity, the Director of Alumnae Engagement provides consultation and guidance to ensure that the Reunion Student Program is in alignment with Reunion timelines, priorities, and overall strategy.
This structure is intended to support clarity, coordination, and effective collaboration across teams, and does not replace primary supervisory responsibility which remains with the Director of Alumnae Leadership and Career Engagement.
The Assistant Director will coordinate hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of student employees supporting Reunion programming, including maintaining timelines, workflows, and communications related to RSP and partnering with administrative staff and campus colleagues to ensure successful execution.
During the Reunion planning and execution period, this work is prioritized and other responsibilities scaled back to make space.

Data, Reporting, and Quality Control (10%):

The Assistant Director will ensure accurate collection and consolidation of participation data, survey results, and operational metrics related to the program.
They will compile and distill data produced by colleagues (e.g., Communications, assessment partners, survey tools) into concise operational reports for the Director.
They will monitor consistency and quality of the participant experience across programs and recommend operational adjustments to improve delivery.

Other Functions (5%):

Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Participate in team meetings, task forces and committees as required.
Back up other staff needs as necessary.
Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED Qualifications (education, experience, certifications, licenses, knowledge, skills):

Bachelor's Degree
5 years of experience

Skills:

must be a self-starter
strong written/verbal communication
well-developed technology and data skills;
a high standard of integrity;
the ability to work with and motivate others;
must be well organized, flexible and creative.
must possess solid interpersonal skills;
the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and
ability to work well under pressure while handling multiple tasks;
be successful in meeting deadlines; and
be able to work independently.
commitment to and respect for the contributions of volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working on higher education or in a career support field is preferred.

Skills:

CRMs
Video conferencing software like Zoom
Google suite
Canva

Compensation
In addition to a competitive benefits package, pay for this role is typically between $55,520.51 - $75,115.98 annually covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications.

Position Type
Regular

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Review of applications will begin
March 18, 2026

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

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