Assistant Director Alumni Relations
Assistant Director Alumni Relations
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Job Description
Brandeis University a distinguished toptier private research university recognized for its academic excellence and leadingedge research has an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Assistant Director Alumni Relations.
Position Summary:
As a member of the Alumni Relations team the Assistant Director will be responsible for leading and managing six or more class committees celebrating a milestone reunion with a focus on young alumni (BOLD) as well as special interest groups who are interested in planning a reunion to be held during Alumni Weekend and offcycle reunion classes. In this role you will support committee planning organization and promotion of the intended programs while working closely with Leadership Annual Giving colleagues to create agendas that promote attendance leverage giving opportunities and foster an overall positive relationship between alumni and the University.
To apply please submit your cover letter and resume/CV.
Position Responsibilities:
Class volunteer and program management 50
Manages six or more undergraduate classes celebrating a reunion with a focus on young alumni (BOLD). Recruits organizes trains and motivates reunion class volunteers for key reunions and assists other quinquennial classes with volunteerdriven programs. Collaborates with schools and departments to provide integration and coordination of efforts. Provides strategic direction for volunteers and manages expectations both of which occur through careful planning relationship building and ongoing hightouch communications.
Oversees direct marketing to reunion classes Alumni Weekend promotion and yearbook publications for reunions. Promotes strategies crafts marketing communications and establishes best practices that yield increased levels of attendance and participation for individual classes all of which contribute significantly to the overall reunion component of Alumni Weekend.
Fosters ongoing relationships with alumni for further engagement with alumni activities throughout their lifetime.
Salesforce CRM 25
Participate in indepth training for new Salesforce CRM suite of products including Ascend Linvio and Pardot.
Serve as team liaison for all CRM related questions and troubleshooting. Create and manage event registration and landing pages.
Manage approved communications templates. Oversee creation of communications including email and website.
Alumni weekend planning and management 25
Plans coordinates and manages aspects of the Alumni Weekend program with other campus offices including Brandeis Bookstore Athletics and the Office of Student Activities and engages faculty to participate in select programs.
Schedules on and offcampus programs including religious services and outings. Selects hires and trains a host of outside vendors who provide apparel onsite decor printing and program supplies.
Ensures compliance with Brandeis Procurement and Facilities Management policies and procedures. Provides onsite management of assigned events and programs orchestrating activities problemsolving and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent plus 35 years; 13 years of supervisory experience preferred
Eventplanning experience strongly preferred.
Experience working with volunteer committees and individual volunteers
Ability to multitask required.
Must have project and database management skills.
Must have excellent MS Excel skills.
Additional Information:
Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends with an attitude of doing what it takes to get the job done.
Travel and evening and weekend hours are required.
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and followup.
Exhibits excellent written and oral communication skills that promote business professionalism and convey information clearly and concisely.
Selfmotivated with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
High level of computer technical and social media proficiency including use of CRM database systems Office suite events management software email marketing and communications software graphics programs (Adobe InDesign) survey tools committee and community management software etc. Ability to design multilevel registration forms logicbased smartforms and surveys etc. Ability to problem solve and think on your feet to address questions and troubleshoot issues that arise with individuals and committees or during the management of onsite events.
Ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies and at all times represent Brandeis University in an exemplary and professional manner.
Ability to apply sound judgment discretion and a commitment to professional ethics data security and nondisclosure when dealing with highly confidential constituent donor and prospect information.
Adheres to University and departmental business policies and procedures.
About Brandeis:
Brandeis is dedicated to firstrate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking scientific discoveries advancing artistic and creative expression and tackling some of societys most pressing economic human rights and health policy issues. Brandeis offers a culture of learning and mentorship essential to a 21stcentury liberal arts education where close relationships with professors and research opportunities enable students at all levels to collaborate with faculty members and peers across the institution. Established as a nonsectarian university in 1948 by members of the American Jewish community our visionary founders shared a commitment to social justice and to making the world a better place. Our founders pioneering spirit and intellectual pursuits continue today at Brandeis from helping to solve a national public health crisis through work at its Opioid Policy Research Collaborative to the biological discoveries that in 2017 earned two faculty members a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
We aspire to further such important endeavors and are looking to grow our team with individuals who share our passion and commitment. In preparation for its next ambitious campaign the Division of Institutional Advancement (IA) seeks to strengthen the bonds with the universitys many constituencies. By working together we will secure the financial resources necessary to continue the legacy of excellence in teaching research and scholarship at Brandeis.
Located ninemiles west of downtown Boston a global hub for higher education and innovation Brandeis University is accessible via major highways (I90 and I95 and the MBTA Brandeis/Roberts commuter rail stop.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color ancestry religious creed gender identity and expression national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation pregnancy age genetic information disability caste military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a protected class)
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
