Senior Alumni Relations & Volunteer Engagement Lead

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York seeks an Associate Director of Alumni Relations to oversee day-to-day volunteer programs such as CCYA and to coordinate student-alumni initiatives. The role includes managing a staff member, developing volunteer structures, and implementing strategic programming to strengthen alumni engagement across Columbia College.

The position reports to the Director of Alumni Relations and collaborates with marketing and school colleagues to support admitted

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• A minimum of three to four years of experience in alumni relations, volunteer management, admissions, marketing, or a related field.
• Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director and volunteer leaders to develop strategic plans for Columbia College Young Alumni (CCYA).
• Oversee all programming related to CCYA and inspire innovative programs and events that motivate alumni to participate more deeply.
• Supervise the Assistant Director, Student and Alumni Connections, including providing guidance and leadership to the incumbent and supporting the strategic direction of programming for Student and Alumni Connections.
• Coordinate activities for admitted student programs by engaging alumni leaders to support Columbia College admitted student goals through a series of global events and outreach efforts.
• Grow the regional presence of the Columbia College Alumni Association (CCAA) by engaging admitted students, families, alumni, and current students through targeted welcome events.
• Partner with marketing colleagues to develop communications and collateral that support admitted student and CCYA programs, events and communications.
• Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling and arranging quarterly board meetings and regular check-ins with volunteer leaders.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York seeks an Associate Director of Alumni Relations to oversee day-to-day volunteer programs such as CCYA and to coordinate student-alumni initiatives. The role includes managing a staff member, developing volunteer structures, and implementing strategic programming to strengthen alumni engagement across Columbia College.

The position reports to the Director of Alumni Relations and collaborates with marketing and school colleagues to support admitted