Associate Director, Young Alumni Programming

CASE; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Alumni Relations is seeking an Associate Director of Young Alumni Programming to design and implement engagement strategies for alumni within 0–10 years of graduation. The role guides the MIT 10 Council, oversees Pi/Tau reunions, and leads major reunion committees while crafting content for MIT10 alumni at events.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in alumni relations or related fields, with strong planning, communication, and volunteer-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in alumni relations, annual fund, marketing, or public relations in university or nonprofit setting.
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, presentation, and oral and written communication skills.
• Must recruit, motivate, train, and manage volunteers and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy to increase engagement lifecycle for youngest alumni (0–10 years out).
• Guide the MIT 10 Council to develop engaging programming ideas and connection opportunities; lead for Pi and Tau Reunions and 15th/20th reunion committees.
• Develop content for MIT10 alumni at Tech Reunion events and the Alumni Leadership Conference.
• Set and execute strategy to engage current MIT students, stewarding them into the alumni experience upon graduation.

Skills

Planning

Organizational

Analytical

Interpersonal

Presentation

Oral communication

Written communication

Volunteer management

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

Job description

Associate Director, Young Alumni Programming, Alumni Relations

to develop and implement strategy to increase the engagement lifecycle for the youngest alumni (0-10 years out) through their partnership with the MITAA. Will guide the MIT 10 Council to develop engaging programming ideas and connection opportunities; serve as the program lead for Pi and Tau Reunions, as well as the 15th and 20th reunion committees; develop content for MIT10 alumni at Tech Reunion events and the Alumni Leadership Conference; set and execute the strategy for the initiative to engage current MIT students, stewarding them into the alumni experience upon graduation.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of three years of experience in alumni relations, annual fund, marketing, or public relations in a university or nonprofit setting; excellent planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, presentation, and oral and written communication skills; attention to detail; discretion and good judgment with confidential information; proficiency with computers and standard applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom); ability to demonstrate initiative, approach work strategically, and welcome change; must be able to recruit, motivate, train, and manage volunteers; establish effective working relationships with colleagues, alumni, and other constituents; collaborate as part of a team in a diverse service-oriented environment; effectively develop and deliver training sessions; influence others and move toward a common vision/goal; and multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines without compromising quality in a demanding, high-volume work environment.

PREFERRED: Knowledge of Ellucian Advance Web or other enterprise fundraising system; data analysis, marketing, and/or public relations skills; and experience working in higher education advancement.

This is a hybrid position with a combination of on-campus and remote work. Must be willing and able to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.

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