Associate Director, Alumni Engagement, East Coast

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Alumni Engagement focused on the East Coast. This role involves developing strategies to enhance alumni connections and community engagement while based in Chicago. The ideal candidate will oversee alumni communities, manage relationships, and utilize digital platforms to foster connections. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and effective communication, this position is pivotal in driving engagement metrics and strengthening alumni ties. If you are passionate about building relationships and enhancing community engagement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of work experience in alumni relations or related fields.
• Strong skills in strategic planning and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic vision for alumni engagement.
• Organize and execute high-quality events to drive alumni engagement.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Relationship Management

Digital Engagement

Event Planning

Data Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Department

Booth Advancement: Student Relations

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:

• an unmatched faculty.
• degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
• a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
• strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.

For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Alumni Engagement, East Coast will implement strategy to grow alumni engagement in the East Coast region of the United States to inspire alumni to continue to engage with the school and community in meaningful ways while being based in Chicago, IL. This position provides oversight and support to multiple alumni communities and identifies opportunities to expand the breadth and depth of alumni engagement. This role will also increase pipeline development, alumni career connections, student engagement, global alignment, and affinity connections, working towards increasing the percent of alumni engaged and other key metrics. This position will be required to engage key partners across Chicago Booth and the University. Major areas of focus include alumni communities, affinity programming, diversity and inclusion, events, communication, reporting and analytics.

This position is based in Chicago, IL and will require up to 40% travel.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Vision - develops and implements a strategic vision for alumni engagement in the East Coast region, aligning with broader Chicago Booth and University goals.
• Relationship Management and Volunteer Engagement - builds and maintains strong relationships with alumni, identifying interests and cultivating engagement. Manages a portfolio of alumni volunteers, leveraging their expertise and passion.
• Digital Engagement - utilizes technology and social media platforms to enhance alumni communities, foster connections, and increase engagement.
• Event Planning and Execution - organizes and executes high-quality events and programs that cater to alumni interests and drive engagement.
• Partnership and Collaboration - collaborates with internal and external partners, including Booth Admissions, Career Services, Student Services, the University Alumni Association, research centers, and other departments, to ensure alignment and maximize impact.
• Data Management and Reporting - maintains accurate records of alumni interactions and engagement metrics. Utilizes data to inform decision-making and track progress toward goals.
• Budget Management - assists in managing the US alumni engagement budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• General Administrative Support - performs various administrative tasks, including supporting event planning, coordinating communications, and contributing to other projects as needed.
• Is part of the strategy of the Alumni Association in order to provide peerless service to alumni worldwide and develop lifelong relationships in a manner consistent with sound business practices and overarching University and development goals.
• Has a deep understanding of strategic planning, data management, the creation and tracking of metrics, and the creation and implementation of new constituent relations programs worldwide. Measures, tracks, and reports participation and success of initiatives.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum three years of experience with progressive growth.
• Direct experience in higher education or advancement.
• Volunteer management experience.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Competencies

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, such as in person, email, and phone.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Alumni Relations & Development

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$67,150.00 - $86,900.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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