Associate Director of Alumni Engagement

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all - and focused on each - of our students. As a 2021 Top Ten Public Liberal Arts College, classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. Nearly 93% of our graduates land competitive jobs or are accepted by some of the best grad schools in the country. We engage in the most nationally relevant conversations by hosting some of the most celebrated thinkers and speakers on our campus in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, an area known for its mountain ranges, hiking trails, and panoramic views. Our home town of North Adams is brimming with creative energy and the regional economy is booming as a result. In nearly every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate you as an individual, a leader, and a communicator, fully empowered to make your impression on the world.


Job Description:

MCLA is accepting applications for Associate Director of Alumni Engagement (ADAE). Reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Advancement, and in close collaboration with Constituent Engagement Officer, the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement is responsible for developing, marketing, implementing, and evaluating events, outreach, and programs which leverage MCLA's distinct culture and vision and engage alumni from all backgrounds and life-stages. The Associate Director oversees the management of a 21-person Alumni Association Board of Directors, an elected alumni body which serves the more than 19,000 alumni of the College. This position involves regular and extensive interaction with faculty and staff, donors and prospects, community leaders, high-level volunteers, and alumni.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Senior Director and Constituent Engagement Officer to establish long-term goals and objectives for alumni relations program; recommends long and short-range goals and overall direction of programs. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Alumni Engagement program.
• Engage alumni, increase their connection to each other and to MCLA by organizing, managing, and directing regional alumni programming, events, activities, communications, and special projects to further the goals of the Office of Institutional Advancement.
• Initiate and maintain regular correspondence with alumni. Actively recruit alumni volunteers, build affinity alumni networks and create shared interest groups. With campus partners, create pathways for student-alumni mentorship. Actively steward relationships with volunteers to maintain, build and strengthen alumni engagement.
• The Associate Director oversees the management of a 21-person Alumni Association Board of Directors, an elected alumni body which serves the more than 19,000 alumni of the College. This board provides opportunities for alumni leaders to serve and promote the College in partnership with the Alumni Office. The board meets 5 times per year and is deeply involved in the work of the Alumni Office and activities of the Alumni Association through regular committee work.
• Plan and implement programs/activities for the alumni engagement program, comprising events and activities, benefits and services, communications, volunteer opportunities and campus/community partnerships, including all logistics from space reservations, catering and speaker confirmation through marketing and follow-up.
• Develop targeted constituent programs; continuously review and evaluate programs; develop and implement improved methods as required.
• Develop, recommend, monitor and revise budgets for alumni program.
• With the Constituent Engagement Officer, manage and coordinate alumni-related e-mail communication, newsletters, website content, social media marketing and advertisements.
• Establish and maintain communication and cooperative working relationships with fellow administrators, faculty, staff, students and student organizations, and/or the community in order to accomplish the objectives of the alumni engagement program.
• Assist in data integrity efforts to ensure accurate and complete alumni database records. Perform additional duties as assigned and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years' experience in alumni engagement in higher education, and broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising
• A hands-on, collegial worker with the temperament to thrive as part of a small, busy team in a limited-resources environment.
• Exceptional customer service, motivational, organizational, and time management skills
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a proven record of engaging stakeholders who hold diverse backgrounds
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively
• A high regard for confidentiality and sensitivity in dealing with volunteers, alumni, and colleagues in a professional environment.
• Proficient in Excel, and Word; and ability to learn additional systems
• Familiarity with and use of Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Blackbaud NetCommunity.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings, as needed.
• Ability to conduct approved business travel, as needed.
• Ability to represent the educational mission of MCLA.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited position in the APA bargaining unit. The salary range for this position is $52,000-$55,000.

Deadline for applications has been extended to August 19, 2022.

It is the policy of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine, including booster, is required of all individuals hired by MCLA, to be verified after an offer of employment has been made, and as part of the background check process. Prospective employees may submit a request for exemption based on a religious and/or medical basis, to Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment at MCLA. MCLA is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") to not discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to each respective MCLA's Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Christopher Hays
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer for Employees
Phone: (413) 662-5597
Email: christopher.hays@mcla.edu
Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov


Application Instructions:

Applicants should electronically submit a letter of interest and resume by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.

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We’re the public liberal arts college in Massachusetts. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate you as an individual, a leader, and a communicator, fully empowered to make your impression on the world.

Located in the Berkshires, our area is known for its mountain ranges, hiking trails, and panoramic views. Our home town of North Adams is brimming with young, creative energy and the regional economy is booming as a result.

Our classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching and about seeing their students thrive on every level; personally, academically, and professionally. We engage in the most relevant conversations of our time by bringing the most celebrated thinkers and speakers to campus through nationally known public lectures hosted by MCLA.

The Office of Human Resources and Payroll at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recognizes our most important resources are our faculty, administrators, and staff.

In furthering this mission of the College as well as embracing the diversity and excellence of the Campus, we strive to provide our employees dedicated professional support encompassing job searches, benefits, professional development, and personal growth.