Director, Alumni Career Programs & Industry Networks

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University in Washington, DC, seeks a Director of Alumni Engagement for Career Programs and Industry Networks. You will lead the strategy to connect alumni with industry networks and career development programs, delivering high-touch service to donors and prospects and advising university-wide councils.

Responsibilities include developing in-person and virtual events, building alumni networks, managing volunteers, expanding GW Career Connect and LinkedIn initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in higher education development, institutional advancement, or alumni relations is preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategy for in-person and virtual alumni career programming.
• Builds and oversees industry networks, events, and mentorship programs.
• Manages alumni volunteers, recruitment, training and stewardship.
• Expands GW Career Connect and LinkedIn-based engagement and online networking.
• Plans and executes marketing campaigns to increase awareness and engagement in alumni programs.
• Collaborates with schools and offices to build a pipeline of career opportunities for students and alumni.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Event planning

Communications

Marketing

Volunteer management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data management

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree or higher

Job description

George Washington University in Washington, DC, seeks a Director of Alumni Engagement for Career Programs and Industry Networks. You will lead the strategy to connect alumni with industry networks and career development programs, delivering high-touch service to donors and prospects and advising university-wide councils.

Responsibilities include developing in-person and virtual events, building alumni networks, managing volunteers, expanding GW Career Connect and LinkedIn initiatives, and