Assistant Director, Student & Young Alumni Giving

Job Description Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Giving

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, proudly celebrating 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry‑Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe.

Our cutting‑edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery. As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

• Reporting to the Senior Director of the Annual Fund, the Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Giving will play a leadership role in Annual Giving. Focusing on undergraduate students and graduates of the last decade, the Assistant Director will create and lead student and recent graduate philanthropic initiatives, programs, and events. This position will have a philanthropic goal of $250,000 annually.
• Establish and manage a Student Philanthropy Education Council focused on increasing student and young alumni engagement, participation, and lifelong affinity for the university. Signature programs include Thank a Donor Day, Blue and Gold Week, Ascend Day of Giving, and Senior Class Giving.
• Lead the planning, execution, and year‑over‑year growth of the Senior Class Giving campaign, with specific attention to first‑year alumni giving and repeatable strategies for long‑term participation.
• Support the Senior Director of Annual Giving with Athletics Week of Giving, Giving Tuesday, and Ascend Day of Giving, including campaign planning, messaging, volunteer coordination, and results tracking.
• Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement team to design and implement a young alumni engagement and giving program for graduates 0–5 years out, with an emphasis on relationship‑building in years 0–3 and philanthropic conversion in years 3–5.
• Partner with the Dean of Students and the Offices of Student Activities at the Prescott, Worldwide, and Daytona Beach campuses to build strong relationships with student leaders, advise student philanthropic initiatives, and serve as an accessible point of contact for student fundraising needs and approvals.
• Manage the fall and spring student crowdfunding cohorts, including recruitment, coaching, goal‑setting, campaign readiness, and performance assessment.
• Hire, train, and supervise student and/or graduate assistants.
• Maintain a welcoming, visible, and responsive presence for students, encouraging questions, ideas, and involvement in philanthropy.
• Continuously research, benchmark, and apply current best practices in student philanthropy, young alumni giving, and peer‑to‑peer fundraising to strengthen program quality and outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Health Benefits:
  
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs.
• Tuition Coverage: 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

• Experience leading student, volunteer, or peer ambassador programs.
• Experience in annual giving, student philanthropy, young alumni engagement, or participation‑focused…