at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: Alumni Relations & Development
Salary/Grade: EXS/16
Northwestern University has partnered with Aspen Leadership Group in the search for an Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Executive Director of the Northwestern Alumni Association. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application via this link: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1383.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development, the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director will provide strategic direction and leadership for the Northwestern Alumni Association, focusing on the continued refinement and implementation of the Alumni Association's strategic vision through programs, initiatives, and events that facilitate the growth in breadth and depth of alumni engagement. In this highly visible and critical role, the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director will be both internally and externally facing and will cultivate strong relationships with alumni, volunteers, and administrators and faculty across the University. The Assistant Vice President and Executive Director will collaborate with Alumni Relations and Development colleagues, including those in the professional schools, to support the overall Alumni Relations and Development goals. Acting as an ambassador for Northwestern University and the Northwestern Alumni Association, the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director will represent the University and Alumni Association at events and serve as an ex-officio member of the Northwestern Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Please note: This position requires frequent travel to visit with alumni and attend events nationally.
Specific Responsibilities:
Alumni Community Engagement
*The Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Executive Director of the Northwestern Alumni Association will
*cultivate a global alumni community that feels empowered, connected, and engaged through every stage of life;
*guide meaningful engagement of alumni on Northwestern's campuses and around the world through programs, events, communications, and outreach efforts;
*foster an inclusive community where all alumni feel they belong;
*bolster engagement of alumni who live outside the U.S.;
*develop and market programming that creates interaction and engagement around the University's strategic priorities as well as the interests and passions of Northwestern alumni;
*partner with Alumni Relations and Development's Marketing and Communications team to create effective communications for alumni and volunteers;
*work with Alumni Relations and Development analytics colleagues to deepen the understanding of the demographics, perceptions, needs, and behaviors of alumni, through an annual "pulse" survey and other market research efforts;
*lead the development of alumni segmentation strategies to make programming and communications more personalized and targeted;
*participate as a leader in the roll out of Alumni Relations and Development's new CRM (built on the Salesforce platform) and craft approaches for optimizing the new system to drive increased engagement; and
*serve as an ambassador for the University and the Alumni Association and speak at University and alumni events.
Collaboration
*The Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Executive Director of the Northwestern Alumni Association will
*collaborate closely with Alumni Relations and Development colleagues as well as with administrators and faculty across the University;
*foster strong relationships for the Alumni Association with key units across the University, including Northwestern colleges and schools, Northwestern Career Advancement, Division of Student Affairs, Office of Undergraduate Admission, Athletics and Recreation, and other stakeholders; and
*represent the Alumni Association and Alumni Relations and Development on University committees and act as a unifier for alumni relations initiatives across the University.
Volunteer Engagement
*The Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Executive Director of the Northwestern Alumni Association will
*develop and implement an overall strategy for volunteer recruitment, pathways, recognition, and training, including the annual Northwestern Leadership Symposium;
*serve as Secretary and Treasurer of the Northwestern Alumni Association Board of Directors and partner with Board members in shaping the Alumni Association's vision, strategic direction, and... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
