Director of Alumnae Relations

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Position Information

Position Title
Director of Alumnae Relations

Type of Position
Administrative

Job Function
Reporting to the Executive Director of Alumnae Relations, the Director of Alumnae Relations acts as trusted counsel to the Executive Director as well as a conduit for the implementation of their vision. In coordination with the Executive Director, the Director helps to guide the strategic planning for, and implementation of, Barnard's alumnae engagement activities in the United States and abroad, as well in the management and development of members of the alumnae relations team. The primary goal of the alumnae relations program is to strengthen connections between alumnae and the College - including Barnard's students, faculty, and administration - in order to increase both engagement and participation.


Department
Alumnae Relations

Reports to Title
Executive Director, Alumnae Relations

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Number Of Months
12

Additional Information: This job is primarily performed remotely, but will require a presence in the office for team and full staff meetings and other times as directed by the supervisor.

Position Summary Information

Essential Duties Summary

1. Serve as a strong general manager and deputy to the Executive Director, leading the entire team in the Executive Director's absence. The Director directly supervises key members of the Alumnae Relations team including: two Associate Directors responsible for regional clubs, and young alumnae and student engagement/shared interest groups, as well as a part-time Associate Director responsible for select Alumnae Association of Barnard College ( AABC ) committees and shared interest groups. Each member of the professional staff also manages multiple reunion classes.
2. Provide leadership and support to the Alumnae Circles program, regional groups and alumnae leadership throughout the United States and abroad, to young alumnae, class officers, and other affiliated alumnae networks and constituencies. Assist various alumnae groups as needed in the development and implementation of programs and services that will benefit both alumnae and the College. Proactively and routinely lead the alumnae relations team to assess existing programs and develop new programs that can engage and inspire alumnae in more diverse and innovative ways.
3. Work with the Executive Director to develop, implement, and coordinate other programs to provide a continuing education service to alumnae (i.e., the auditing program, the alumnae travel program,).
4. In coordination with the Executive Director and the Director, Annual Giving, work to help support efforts to increase alumnae participation financially.
5. Collaborate with the Executive Director of Alumnae Relations and the Development and Alumnae Communications team to ensure all communications support both alumnae relations and development goals, with a clear focus on increasing alumnae engagement and participation.
6. Partner with the Executive Director of Alumnae Relations to define the key metrics for alumnae engagement, oversee the collection of and analysis of data, evaluate program success, and employ data-based decision making to strengthen the College's Alumnae Relations efforts.
7. Attend weekend and evening alumnae meetings and events and travel to encourage alumnae leadership and promote programs and participation.
8. Manage select volunteer committees.
9. Oversee management of alumnae benefits and services.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.



Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Solution-oriented team player with strong management skills and experience fostering a team-focused environment that encourages collaboration
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with superior attention to detail
• Able to work with a variety of constituencies with a foundation of tact and diplomacy, and customer service orientation
• Experience mobilizing key stakeholders, including alumnae/i leaders, administration, faculty, and other volunteers
• Proactive, motivated, and strategic thinker with an ability to manage shifting priorities in a high-volume environment
• Ability to adhere strictly to rules regarding confidential information
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as creativity and resourcefulness, with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects under demanding deadlines
• Practice with data analysis, evidence-based decision making, and an understanding of engagement metrics
• Evidence of technological savvy including knowledge of a variety of social media platforms.
• Willingness and ability to regularly work outside of traditional office hours
• Must meet the department's core values of collaboration, aspiration, transparency, respect, accountability, and trust


Required Qualification Summary
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience • 5 to 8 years of professional experience with progressively increasing responsibility, including 1 to 3 years' managing staff and volunteers, and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in higher education

Preferred Qualification Summary
• Experience producing events in higher education
• Experience with strategic planning and associated metrics
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Salesforce Communities, and Blackthorn
• Master's degree
• Experience with volunteer management software


Physical Demands Summary
• Ability to perform customary office tasks such as sitting, walking, standing, computing, and answering telephone for moderate to prolonged periods of time combined with light to moderate reaching, bending and lifting.

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