Regional And Generational Programs Coordinator

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Regional and Generational Programs Coordinator to support its Alumni Relations engagement strategy across class/generational and regional affinities. You will facilitate events, elections, and communications while coordinating with Finance and Operations on program finances.

You will recruit volunteer leaders, design programming, and work with the Associate Director to support leadership groups, with occasional evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in alumni relations, volunteer management, development, fundraising, event planning, or similar required.
• Experience in higher education or a nonprofit setting and experience in event planning are also desired.

Responsibilities

• Support Alumni Relations team’s engagement strategy for class/generational and regional affinities; coordinate events, elections, and communications.
• Coordinate with Alumni Relations Finance and Operations on regional and generational program-related financial processes (class dues, club funding, etc.).
• Recruit and manage committees of volunteer leaders for assigned cohorts; design and deliver programming for these areas.
• Work with the Associate Director to ensure that club- and class-related leadership groups are supported and stewarded appropriately.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

MS Office

Google Suite

Event platforms

Communication skills

Teamwork

Strategic thinking

Discretion & confidentiality

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Higher education/nonprofit experience

Tools

Eventbrite

Zoom

Job description

Regional And Generational Programs Coordinator
Brown University

Job Description

The Regional & Generational Programs Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Alumni Relations team’s comprehensive engagement strategy, specifically regarding class/generational and club/regional affinities. This position facilitates events, elections, and communications, and coordinates with the Alumni Relations Finance and Operations team on regional and generational program-related financial processes (class dues, club funding, etc.). The Coordinator also recruits and manages committees of volunteer leaders for assigned cohorts, and designs/delivers programming for these program areas. In addition, the Coordinator works with the Associate Director to ensure that club- and class-related leadership groups are supported and stewarded appropriately.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in alumni relations, volunteer management, development, fundraising, event planning, or similar required.
• Experience in higher education or a nonprofit setting and experience in event planning are also desired.

Job Competencies

• Experience working with volunteers/external constituency groups. Ability to work collaboratively with volunteer groups and leaders.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google suite of tools, experience with web and email technology, experience using databases, ability to find, learn, use, and master new technology quickly.
• Must have working knowledge of Eventbrite, Zoom, and other virtual event platforms.
• Excellent customer relations and relationship-building skills, and a high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy required. Excellent time management, verbal and written communication skills, with ability to successfully interact with faculty, senior administration, and high-profile alumni.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team atmosphere.
• Must be a creative self-starter with the ability to think strategically, possess superior people skills, and be able to juggle many highly sensitive issues and tasks at once.
• Ability to apply tact and maintain confidentiality. Customer-focused, customer service orientation.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel as needed. Often work is required during Memorial Day Weekend for reunion and commencement.

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date

2025-09-30

Job Posting Title

Regional and Generational Programs Coordinator

Department

Alumni Relations

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Hybrid Eligible

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

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EEO Statement

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