Associate Director, Volunteer Engagement

Type of Appointment: Full-Time, At Will

Job Classification: Administrator I

Anticipated Hiring Range: $80,000-$90,000 annually (Commensurate with skills and qualifications)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Program Management

• Manage the Dining with Broncos Program, including participant recruitment, program planning, communications, marketing, outreach, student training, event coordination, and post-event evaluation.
• Oversee the alumni mentoring program and expanding online community initiative, which engage current and prospective alumni volunteers and connect them with students.
• Collaborate with colleges to implement and integrate these programs into the student experience.
• Provide oversight for more than 20 online communities by monitoring communications, supporting marketing efforts, and meeting regularly with college liaisons, faculty, and associate deans to increase participation, usability, and engagement.

Chapter Support:

• Assist the Director of Alumni and Chapter Programs by coordinating and attending chapter meetings and events, conducting outreach to student organizations, and supporting initiatives that promote chapter growth, engagement, and programming.
• Manage the Student Alumni Ambassador Program, a student organization that strengthens connections and serves as a bridge between current students and alumni.
• Oversee tabling and promotional activities designed to engage students at campuswide events, including Club Fair, Resource Fair, BroncoBound, and Cal Poly Pomona Open House. Represent Alumni Engagement on relevant campuswide committees that support student outreach, engagement, and programming.
• Collaborate with the Annual Fund team to develop a student-to-recent-graduate engagement pipeline that sustains connections with the university following graduation. Coordinate initiatives such as recent-graduate memberships, networking mixers, targeted communications, and other programs designed to encourage continued participation and long-term alumni engagement.
• Collaborate with university and marketing partners to develop and provide promotional content that effectively increases awareness of local programs among student organizations, clubs, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), and other campus partners.
• Oversees the planning and execution of CPP sporting events that provide CPP spirit and opportunities for donor engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree - from an accredited university is
• DL NUMBER - Driver's license, Valid and in State Valid CA drivers license with proof of insurance Upon Hire Required
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience required in outreach or university advancement work.
• Manage multiple budgets
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships on and off campus
• Volunteer management
• Donor and volunteer relations
• Able to develop sound conclusions regarding programming and event management
• Travel, work nights and weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Planned giving certification, CFP, or legal degree preferred
• With experience in the practice of law including specific emphasis in areas of taxation, trusts and estates, probate, corporations, contracts, or real estate.
• Master's degree from an accredited university preferred.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year, based on employee group and/or length of service; 14 paid holidays; and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position.

Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU's mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California's schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU's business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy .

Advertised: Nov 02 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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