Alumni Reunion Experience Lead

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance starting day one

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Campus perks

Job summary

Harvard University, through Harvard Business School in Boston, seeks an experienced Reunion Class Manager to lead high‑level class programs and on‑campus events. You will coordinate with alumni leaders, plan receptions and dinners, and partner with development to support fundraising efforts.

The role requires strong organizational skills, relationship building with volunteers and vendors, and the ability to manage budgets and on‑site execution for multiple reunions annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly related and specific experience in event planning and volunteer management.
• Education beyond high school may count toward experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) experience is a must

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and execute an individual portfolio of high level, complex Reunion classes.
• Engage with reunion volunteer leaders and committee members to plan and create a meaningful and holistic reunion experience.
• Provide expertise in coordinating and executing events through the planning, oversight and execution of class related receptions, dinners and events during on-campus reunions.
• Recruit and maintain close relations with alumni volunteers to coordinate reunion activities, alumni engagement programs and other related events.
• Collaborate closely with Reunion & Leadership Giving Officers in Development to support fundraising efforts.
• Manage and implement a portfolio of special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Establish strong working relationship with alumni, volunteers, colleagues, vendors, leaders, and other constituents; act as liaison between reunion classes and HBS.
• Engage in operational duties associated with class management including class related budgeting and fee setting.
• On-site reunion management, as needed (estimated 80-100 hours/week 2-3 times a year).
• Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer management

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Harvard University, through Harvard Business School in Boston, seeks an experienced Reunion Class Manager to lead high‑level class programs and on‑campus events. You will coordinate with alumni leaders, plan receptions and dinners, and partner with development to support fundraising efforts.

The role requires strong organizational skills, relationship building with volunteers and vendors, and the ability to manage budgets and on‑site execution for multiple reunions annually.