Rice University · 1 month ago
Associate Director, Alumni Programs (Undergraduate Reunions and Graduate Alumni Engagement)
Houston, TX, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expRice University is a prestigious institution ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities, seeking an innovative and collaborative professional to join their Alumni Relations team. The Associate Director will oversee the planning and execution of undergraduate reunion programming and enhance graduate alumni engagement through dynamic programming and volunteer involvement.
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Responsibilities
Lead the strategic planning and execution of annual milestone undergraduate reunion class programming, including outreach strategies, volunteer coordination, and creative event delivery
Develop, implement, and execute a comprehensive graduate alumni engagement strategy that reflects the unique interests and needs of the Rice University graduate alumni community
Recruit, manage, and support volunteer leaders and alumni committees to encourage participation and increase engagement
Collaborate with the Annual Giving team, academic schools, and campus partners to deliver events and experiences that align with institutional goals and alumni needs
Contribute to cross-functional Development and Alumni Relations initiatives and foster a culture of deeper alumni engagement around class year affinity and graduate programs
Manage an Assistant Director, Alumni Programs
Perform all other duties as assigned
Prepare special analyses or ad-hoc reports as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Two or more (2+) years of professional experience in alumni relations, development, or a related field
Proven track record of creative program implementation
Proven track record building relationships and developing strategic partnerships
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedule
Adept at problem-solving, creating contingency plans, and handling issues when necessary
Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, with a focus on strategy and relationship building
Strong attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent relationship skills and client service orientation
Ability to quickly understand and remember details about alumni/donors and projects to which they are assigned
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
3+ years of professional experience in alumni relations, development, or a related field
Experience working in nonprofit/higher education settings
Experience using Blackbaud CRM or similar alumni/donor database system
Company
Rice University
Rice University is a private research university that focuses on providing undergraduate education services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.9MKey Investors
National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of Energy
2024-09-19Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $18M
2023-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Medlock
James A Baker III and Susan G Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics
Kyle Judah
Executive Director, Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie)
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