Assistant Director, Volunteer Engagement

Assistant Director, Volunteer Engagement

Rice University seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Director, Volunteer Engagement. This role designs and manages a dynamic volunteer program that supports the full lifecycle of engagementfrom recruitment and onboarding to stewardship and recognition. As the central liaison for campus-wide volunteer efforts, the Assistant Director promotes opportunities, develops resources, and ensures consistent communication across platforms. The role partners with Alumni Relations, Communications, Data Services, and Public Affairs to align volunteer initiatives with university goals. Strong data management and program evaluation skills are essential to measure impact and inform strategy. This position reports to the Associate Director, Alumni Engagement.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a positive attitude and professional demeanor who is able to cultivate meaningful relationships while simultaneously coordinating multiple projects, displaying creativity and innovation.

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy, work arrangements may be subject to change. Must possess (or have the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with no more than three moving violations and / or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of related professional experience in a higher education, customer service, or project management role

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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University's Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.