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The Assistant Director supports and directs the planning, management, and implementation of alumni, donor, and university-wide events and programs. This role acts as the primary liaison to external vendors and/or on-campus support services, including catering, physical plant, Learning Environments and Media Production to support the needs of programs. She/ He interacts with external vendors, coordinates contracts, secures venues and technical/support services. The Assistant Director utilizes on-line system platforms, software and tools to provide guest registration, contract tracking and project planning for events. They provide logistical and on-site support for additional programs and events each year including Orange Central Homecoming weekend, off-campus academic partnership programs, Senior Alumni Reunion, Alumni Awards, Commencement, convocations, volunteer leader events and meetings, and regional events.

The position requires work during non-business hours which may include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, holidays and/or academic break periods.

The Division of Advancement & External Affairs expresses a shared mission that is collaborative, trusted, respectful, future-focused and is aligned with the overall University. All current and new employees embrace and demonstrate dedication to promoting shared values in an inclusive work culture to propel the future of advancement operations in their everyday work.