Under the general direction of the Director, Philanthropic Engagement Communications, the Assistant Director, Next Generation and Affinity Giving leads all planning, strategy and implementation of philanthropic initiatives for recent alumni and student giving, as well as crowdfunding campaigns, organized around affinity and shared interest, in conjunction with advancement leaders across campus as well as volunteer student and/or alumni ambassadors. He/she will supervise the Philanthropic Engagement Coordinator who over sees all Syracuse Connects (Engagement Center) program initiatives including managing, hiring, training, and promoting student ambassadors while also overseeing the vendor relationship. They will work with the annual giving team to determine how best to incorporate student, recent alumni and affinity audiences into the four annual giving campaigns as well as smaller efforts throughout the year. He/she will also suggest strategy and timing around when a crowdfunding platform or student engagement center should be employed.