Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

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Department:

Washington College of Law

Time Type:

Full time

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations (ADAR) provides high-level support for the WCL Office of Advancement, which includes the Associate Dean of Advancement, the Senior Director of Advancement, and the Senior Director of Alumni Relations. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations, the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations will coordinate all alumni relations activities for the AUWCL Advancement team, assisting with the development of annual and comprehensive alumni relations-related goals and ensuring that the AUWCL Alumni Relations operation remains on track to meet its critical goals for events and chapter/group growth under the WCL Alumni Association. The ADAR may supervise students to help the WCL Office of Advancement meet its Alumni Relations goals.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide strategic event support to Senior Alumni Relations Director by managing and ensuring the execution of all alumni events including all call events as well as chapter and group events, combined alumni-student events, and events for graduating 3Ls around commencement.
  
  
• This includes leading events, creating invitations, securing catering, working closely with the WCL facilities team and teams of off-site facilities such as law firms and restaurants, ordering flowers and awards, collaborating with the WCL Office of Strategic Communications on marketing events through social media and creating event graphics and logos, managing RSVPs and relevant donations/contributions associated with events.
  
  
• Support the growth of the WCL Alumni Association by growing new alumni chapters and groups nationally and internationally.
  
  
• This includes taking initiative to determine where we should open our next alumni chapters and groups, updating email addresses for cities where we would like to form a chapter/group, attending chapter/group meetings, helping to secure chapter/group leaders, connecting alumni within cities/groups to each other, updating the AUWCL Alumni Association web site with chapter/group information, and providing consistent and responsive administrative support and communication.
  
  
• This role will also develop and compile data from alumni surveys to help the WCL Office of Advancement better understand our various alumni constituencies.
  
  
• Create and compile content for the Senior Alumni Relations Director. This includes drafting emails, letters, and event scripts; preparing marketing and event materials; and drafting other correspondence to and on behalf of alumni chapters and groups.
  
  
• Complete data entry tasks as needed to ensure that the team’s progress toward its goals and in meeting performance metrics is accurately reflected in advancement reports and dashboards.
  
  
• Ensure all alumni communication is regularly and consistently updated in alumni records in CRM, including updating the AU Office of Advancement centralized data administration team as necessary.
  
  

Competencies:

• Championing Customer Needs.
  
  
• Driving Continuous Improvement.
  
  
• Supporting Coworkers.
  
  
• Prioritizing and Organizing.
  
  
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
  
  

Salary Range:

• $58K - $63k annually.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-Time.
  
  
• 35 Hours per week.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Student workers.
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  
  
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
  
  
• Occasional work on nights and weekend required.
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  
  
• Experience working in an alumni relations operation.
  
  
• Experience working in a higher education institution.
  
  

Travel Required:

• Infrequent national travel is possible.
  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Attention to detail and ability to analyze and articulate reasons for giving.
  
  
• Ability to set priorities, and meet deadlines to achieve results.
  
  
• Maturity and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment.
  
  
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and demonstrated experience in promoting an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  
  
• Passion for the Washington College of Law’s mission/values.
  
  
• Familiarity with fundraising systems, relevant databases/collections, and strong command of MS Office Suite of products.
  
  

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
  
  
• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
  
  
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
  
  

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