Associate Director, Young Alumni Programming

About the role

To develop and implement strategy to increase the engagement lifecycle for the youngest alumni (0-10 years out) through their partnership with the MITAA. Will guide the MIT 10 Council to develop engaging programming ideas and connection opportunities; serve as the program lead for Pi and Tau Reunions, as well as the 15th and 20th reunion committees; develop content for MIT10 alumni at Tech Reunion events and the Alumni Leadership Conference; set and execute the strategy for the initiative to engage current MIT students, stewarding them into the alumni experience upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy to increase the engagement lifecycle for the youngest alumni (0-10 years out) through partnership with the MITAA.
• Guide the MIT 10 Council to develop engaging programming ideas and connection opportunities.
• Serve as the program lead for Pi and Tau Reunions, as well as the 15th and 20th reunion committees.
• Develop content for MIT10 alumni at Tech Reunion events and the Alumni Leadership Conference.
• Set and execute the strategy for the initiative to engage current MIT students, stewarding them into the alumni experience upon graduation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience in alumni relations, annual fund, marketing, or public relations in a university or nonprofit setting.
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, presentation, and oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Discretion and good judgment with confidential information.
• Proficiency with computers and standard applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom).
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, approach work strategically, and welcome change.
• Ability to recruit, motivate, train, and manage volunteers.
• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues, alumni, and other constituents.
• Collaborate as part of a team in a diverse service-oriented environment.
• Effectively develop and deliver training sessions.
• Influence others and move toward a common vision/goal.
• Multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines without compromising quality in a demanding, high-volume work environment.
• Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Ellucian Advance Web or other enterprise fundraising system.
• Data analysis, marketing, and/or public relations skills.
• Experience working in higher education advancement.

Benefits

Working at MIT offers opportunities that just aren’t found anywhere else, including generous and unique benefits that help to ensure that MIT