Grinnell College Benefits Overview

Provides advanced, confidential administrative and operational support to the Director of Athletics and Recreation. Responsibilities include calendar and meeting management, project coordination, stakeholder communication, confidential records maintenance, departmental liaison work, and support for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, professional development, reporting, and administrative processes.

Manages approximately 1,000 alumni annual-giving prospects, personally soliciting renewals and increased gifts through in-person and virtual meetings. Develops young alumni engagement and future giving pipelines, executes digital communication touchpoints, and stewards donor relationships. Uses donor data, segmentation, and CRM systems to identify giving opportunities, referrals, and alumni involvement while collaborating with Development and Alumni Relations colleagues and supporting alumni activities.

The Greenhouse Manager oversees plant care and greenhouse maintenance, supports student research, and manages curriculum-related plant specimens and facilities.