Job Details
Description
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Strategic Planning
SCHEDULE: Full-time, 12 months/year. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs. Nights and weekends as required. Ten percent domestic travel to support events and cultivate volunteers.
Pay Group
Type
Status
Fiscal Year Weeks
Class
Department
Location
SemiMo (Salaried)
Regular
Full-Time
Full year (52 weeks)
Staff
Institutional Advancement-Alumni Relations
Hybrid/Remote
Job Responsibilities
- Supports activities across the team that advance the department’s mission; independently manages select virtual, regional and campus programs as assigned (e.g., regional receptions, on campus programs, student programs, reunions).
- Assists with management of Alumni Relations profile on Instagram, including content creation and copywriting.
- Negotiates with vendors to provide best value for services rendered on behalf of the Academy.
- Develops and deploys best practices for regional and campus events.
- Recruits, trains, supervises, steward alumni volunteers and staff to meet programmatic objectives.
- Basic video editing of our virtual program videos.
- Builds rapport and effectively communicates key messages to alumni through visits on and off campus.
- Partners with campus stakeholders to support Institutional Advancement and the Academy.
- Relationship management of faculty, staff, and alumni to execute strategic events and programming.
- Serves as regional events management support for Alumni Relations. Duties include travel and event material preparation, nametags, invitations/reminders, and confirmations.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
- A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficient in MS Office, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and other social media.
- Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
- High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions, always maintain a professional demeanor and restraint, including stressful situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of a diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact.
- Working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign or other design tools.
Direct/Indirect Reports
Responsible for overseeing and stewarding alumni volunteers.
Position Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in alumni relations, donor relations, event planning, sales and marketing, or related fields required.
- Experience working in an educational setting preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
- Clean Driving record (reviewed annually).
