Lifelong Learning Coordinator

About the role

The Lifelong Learning Coordinator supports the development of programming and engagement opportunities that keep Brown alumni intellectually connected to the University through the Office of Alumni Relations’ Lifelong Learning program. The Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning to launch and maintain the “Speakers Bureau,” as well as the Lifelong Learning Calendar, Digest, and Media Bank, which will serve as hallmarks of our Lifelong Learning program as we help Brown alumni explore their intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Develops a database of speakers who can engage with alumni on-site, online, and on campus, with an emphasis on focus areas currently important to the University.
• Works with teams focused on generational programming, alumni clubs, affinity groups, shared-interest groups, and events, as well as with faculty.
• Supports the Brown Travelers program, a core component of the Office of Alumni Relations’ Lifelong Learning portfolio. This includes managing the Brown Travelers inbox, coordinating communications with alumni and travel vendors, supporting program logistics and faculty engagement, and ensuring a high level of customer service and operational continuity across the travel portfolio.
• Handles other administrative duties and information technology tasks, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field such as development, nonprofit, event planning, and administrative support.

Qualifications

• Strong planning, problem-solving, project management, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team atmosphere.
• Competency in the full Google suite of products, along with the ability to find, use, and master new technology.
• Working knowledge of Eventbrite, Zoom, and other virtual event platforms.
• Excellent customer relations and relationship-building skills, and a high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy are required.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and project and time management skills.
• Creative self-starter with the ability to think strategically, possess superior people skills, and be able to juggle many highly sensitive issues and tasks at once.
• An enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitude with a creative and innovative approach.
• Excellent time management, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to successfully interact with faculty, senior administration, and high-profile alumni.
• Strong knowledge of social and digital media, and a working understanding of communication strategy.
• Able to work occasional evenings and weekends, as well as travel as needed. Often work is required during Memorial Day Weekend.

Skills

• Familiarity with Brown University and/or faculty preferred.

Benefits

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Pay

Not specified

Schedule

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