Operations Lead — Alumni Relations & Development

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Flexible work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking an Assistant Director for Alumni Relations & Development in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. You will collaborate across ARD and Weinberg College to enhance annual giving, alumni engagement, stewardship, events, and data analysis.

The role interfaces with deans, faculty, and university leaders, and reports to the Senior Director. Responsibilities include strategic planning, donor relations, and program administration to support fundraising and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in any field; relevant experience accepted.
• 3 years operations, administration or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: administer existing plans and suggest improvements.
• Collaboration: work with ARD and Weinberg College partners to achieve goals.
• Acknowledgements & Appeals: manage donor acknowledgements and annual appeals.
• Stewardship: develop donor reports and communications.
• Events & Alumni Engagement: plan and promote alumni events and engage Weinberg College Board.
• Administration: oversee processes, budgets and data integrity.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Creativity & innovation

Reliability & initiative

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking an Assistant Director for Alumni Relations & Development in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. You will collaborate across ARD and Weinberg College to enhance annual giving, alumni engagement, stewardship, events, and data analysis.

The role interfaces with deans, faculty, and university leaders, and reports to the Senior Director. Responsibilities include strategic planning, donor relations, and program administration to support fundraising and