Alumni Relations Operations & Analytics Associate

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Advancement is seeking an Alumni Relations Associate to support data management, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement across Networks, Career Programs, and Affinity Programs. The Associate will coordinate team operations, manage alumni data and reporting, support program development and execution, and identify opportunities to improve processes and systems.

The Alumni Relations Associate reports to the Managing Director and works across the Alumni Relations team and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in alumni relations, higher education administration, advancement, program coordination, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to collect, organize, interpret, and report data to support operational planning and decision-making.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, leadership, and external constituents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, execution, and follow-up of Alumni Relations team programs, meetings, roundtables, retreats, and other internal initiatives.
• Independently manage project logistics, timelines, registrations, materials, vendors, speakers, catering, space, and other program needs.
• Develop project plans, timelines, meeting materials, and follow-up processes to ensure initiatives are executed effectively and on schedule.
• Coordinate with faculty, University leadership, Advancement colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders to support successful program execution.
• Track action items, deliverables, and next steps and proactively communicate updates, risks, and outstanding needs to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations for improving Alumni Relations programs, processes, and team operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

CRM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Salesforce

Blackbaud

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Boston University Advancement is seeking an Alumni Relations Associate to support data management, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement across Networks, Career Programs, and Affinity Programs. The Associate will coordinate team operations, manage alumni data and reporting, support program development and execution, and identify opportunities to improve processes and systems.

The Alumni Relations Associate reports to the Managing Director and works across the Alumni Relations team and