Northwestern University Evanston , IL 60201
Posted 5 days ago
Department: Alumni Relations & Development
Salary/Grade: EXS/16
Northwestern University has partnered with Aspen Leadership Group in the search for an Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Executive Director of the Northwestern Alumni Association. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application via this link: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1383.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development, the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director will provide strategic direction and leadership for the Northwestern Alumni Association, focusing on the continued refinement and implementation of the Alumni Association's strategic vision through programs, initiatives, and events that facilitate the growth in breadth and depth of alumni engagement. In this highly visible and critical role, the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director will be both internally and externally facing and will cultivate strong relationships with alumni, volunteers, and administrators and faculty across the University. The Assistant Vice President and Executive Director will collaborate with Alumni Relations and Development colleagues, including those in the professional schools, to support the overall Alumni Relations and Development goals. Acting as an ambassador for Northwestern University and the Northwestern Alumni Association, the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director will represent the University and Alumni Association at events and serve as an ex-officio member of the Northwestern Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Please note: This position requires frequent travel to visit with alumni and attend events nationally.
Specific Responsibilities:
Alumni Community Engagement
Collaboration
Volunteer Engagement
Strategic Planning
Administration
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Team leadership
Strong communicator
Analytical thinking, complex problem solving and planning
Global/organizational perspective
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Comfortable with change and associated ambiguity
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
A commitment to the mission of Northwestern University-excellent teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community;
An understanding of the dynamics and interconnectedness of university and alumni group relationships;
Extensive volunteer management and leadership experience as well as an ability to maximize collaboration between alumni partners and university leadership;
Success leading an engagement program in a large, complex organization;
Experience recruiting, coaching, and inspiring teams to implement a strategic vision and meet aspirational quantitative and qualitative outcomes;
The stature, credibility, and collaborative skills needed to build and sustain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels of Alumni Relations and Development, as well as with volunteers and key partners across the University;
Experience working with international alumni and engaging large overseas communities;
Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to connect with a diverse community of alumni;
Outstanding written and oral communication skills as well as effective public speaking skills;
Extensive experience working with volunteers and boards;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
An ability to analyze data, think strategically, and act decisively;
Experience fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment;
Knowledge of best practices, emerging issues, trends, and opportunities in alumni relations; and
Exceptional discretion, judgment, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $220,000-$240,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
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