Rice University Houston , TX 77020
Posted 1 week ago
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Alumni Programs, the responsibilities of the Assistant Director, Alumni Programs (Student and Recent Alumni) include developing and delivering programs and resources that strengthen and support student and recent alumni engagement. The Assistant Director will create long-term engagement strategies and integrate these constituencies (current students and recent alumni) within the larger cohort of alumni relations and fundraising efforts via creating comprehensive programming and communication expressly focused on this audience. This role will manage and cultivate alumni volunteers and will serve as a liaison with campus partners and student leadership.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, displays a positive attitude and professional demeanor, and is able to cultivate meaningful relationships while simultaneously coordinating multiple projects. The candidate must have event planning experience and rigorous attention to detail.
Essential Functions
Develops and maintains relationships with alumni, faculty, students, staff and vendors
Recruits faculty and volunteers to facilitate their participation in alumni programs and events
Develops and implements a range of alumni events, programs and services
Coordinates operational, marketing and logistical planning of alumni events, activities, outreach efforts and event registration
Produces reports and analyzes the performance of alumni programs and services
Maintains calendars on events including arranging meetings, travel, and document preparation
Performs all other duties as assigned
Additional Functions/Information
Collaborates and coordinates with various campus partners (e.g., departments, schools, etc.) to achieve the goal of programs and projects
This position may require travel and the ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Requires frequent contact with many offices within the University, including all offices within the division and other administrative and academic offices, including those of the President and Provost, as well as with division heads, department chairs, students, faculty and other staff members
Requires extensive contact with Rice alumni, as well as frequent contact with both internal and external vendors
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
One year of related professional experience in one or more of these areas: managing volunteers, relationship cultivation, program management, career development, event planning and execution, or other related experience
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
Skills Required
Ability to learn new strategies
Written and verbal communication skills
Data analysis skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Good organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
Attention to detail and ability to quickly understand and remember details about alumni/donors and projects to which they are assigned
Substitutions
License/Certification Requirements
Must possess (or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with no more than three moving violations and/or at fault accidents within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years.
Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience
Three or more years of professional experience in one or more of the following:
Working in a nonprofit or higher education environment
Working in alumni relations or student affairs
Career development
Volunteer management
Relationship cultivation
Using Blackbaud CRM or similar alumni/donor database system
Skills
Strong working knowledge of personal computers in a Windows/PC environment
Strong communication skills with ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and tactfully
Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
High level of maturity and emotional intelligence with capability of exercising good judgment
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