University of Virginia · 5 hours ago
Associate or Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, School of Data Science
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Virginia is seeking an Associate or Assistant Director of Alumni Relations for the School of Data Science. This role is responsible for co-creating and supporting programming that enhances relationships between the school and its alumni, parents, and friends, while managing the alumni engagement and communication strategy.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Collaborating with the Dean’s Office, school advancement/development leadership, Career Services, and Marketing and Communications leadership to develop a multi-dimensional Engagement Strategy for Alumni programming, communication & to develop Signature Events such as forums, symposia, speaker series, in-Residence engagements, milestone events, and premier school events, ensuring execution across School departments
Managing the implementation of the Engagement Strategy including oversight and enhancements of existing initiatives in addition to the development of new engagement opportunities
Ensuring ongoing refinement and attention to long-term Engagement Strategy
Managing Engagement related data and metrics
Collaborating closely with the School’s Events Team to deliver Signature School events
Collaborating closely with the School’s Marketing and Communications team with cross-SDS input to coordinate branding, marketing, newsletters, event publicity, materials, and assets, and editorial recommendations. Manage the school’s alumni LinkedIn group. Help create an alumni story repository featuring a diverse range of alumni academic and career journeys
Collaborating with the development/advancement team, faculty, and staff to ensure seamless engagement management and event coordination when enlisting alumni guest lecturers, panelists, and keynote speakers
Overseeing the preparation of briefing materials for Dean/leadership and key faculty and staff for relevant alumni events and engagement programming
Manage all logistics and communications related to alumni events like reunions or ad hoc regional receptions including invitations, event planning and organization, budget management, vendor engagement and faculty/school coordination and communication
Serving as a primary liaison with Signature Event participants responsible for planning, ongoing communications, run-of-show coordination, and on-sight day-of support for key stakeholders
Partner with the Career Services team, development and others to coordinate city events and engagement opportunities. Collaborate with the career services team to establish the inaugural Alumni Career Champions network to foster enhanced student mentorship opportunities including a Give60 Campaign (funding + resume reviews)
Actively refer talent to Career Services for networking events, industry education, resource development, career programming support, experiential learning support, etc
Actively refer “treasure” conversations to the Director of Development
Establish alumni chapters in cities with high alumni volume and explore the creation of alumni affinity groups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least three years of related experience for Assistant Director
4+ years of related experience for Associate Director
Preferred
Individual contributor with experience in relationship and program management for Assistant Director
Comfort with the development of engagement and outreach strategy and experience with marketing and event management for Assistant Director
Has a history of implementing and delivering programs, using specialized knowledge and interpersonal skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University) for Assistant Director
Works independently with general to limited supervision for Assistant Director
Comfortable building new relationships and managing budgets, and time for Assistant Director
Evidence of being a strong collaborator for Assistant Director
Individual contributor with experience in alumni relations or development for Associate Director
Significant experience creating communication campaigns, establishing engagement strategies, managing large scale events, budget management and partnership management for Associate Director
Strong evidence of operating at a high level with minimal supervision and an ability to collaborate in meaningful and intentional ways for Associate Director
Strong event and project management skills, evidence of the ability to connect work and strategy to the broader mission of the school for Associate Director
An influencer and problem solver with experience overcoming complex problems and establishing new initiatives for Associate Director
Benefits
UVA Health Plan: the choice between 3 different health plans
Vision Coverage
Dental Plan
Benefit Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Paid Time Off: starting with 22 days of time off per year, 12 or more holidays, 8 weeks parental leave
Use of up to $5250 per calendar year towards a for-credit degree program or for-credit certificate program.
Use of up to $2000 of the total $5250 noted above per calendar year for professional development including job-related training, conferences, and initial certificate exams.
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University of Virginia
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