Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, Traditions and Celebrations

Job overview

The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, Traditions and Celebrations role is onsite in Wichita, KS; compensation is not specified. Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement supports fundraising and alumni relationships and works to advance Wichita State University. The associate director leads alumni traditions, signature programs, reunions, recognition initiatives, and student traditions to strengthen university pride and lifelong alumni connections. The role coordinates volunteers and campus partners, manages event logistics and budgets, and uses engagement data to improve programming and participation.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute alumni traditions and celebration strategies
• lead signature programs including 35 Under 35, Annual Reunion, watch parties, Shocker Pride Nationwide Tailgate, and Alumni Walkway
• recruit and support volunteers
• oversee student traditions and transition experiences
• coordinate campus events, communications, budgets, vendors, and timelines
• use engagement metrics to inform planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate director

alumni engagement

traditions and celebrations

wichita ks

wichita state university foundation

event planning

alumni relations

volunteer engagement

reunions

35 under 35

student traditions

evenings and weekends

regional and national travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% employee premium and 50% dependent premium)
• term life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• and 8.5% company retirement-account match after one year.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience. Evening and weekend work is required for events and volunteer activities; frequent regional and occasional national travel is specified.

About the employer

Wichita State University Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.