at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50783
Department: Law Development
Salary/Grade: EXS/6
Target hiring range for this position will be between $ 56,782 - $70,978. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Summary:
Functional expert responsible for the planning, staffing, and tactical execution of group and/or broad-based relationship and volunteer management. Plans programs & events designed to strategically identify & cultivate alumni in meaningful ways that result in engaged volunteers. Under the leadership of the Director, this position will serve as a liaison to volunteer boards and affinity-based communities, lead external partnerships to expand Law ARD’s reach and impact, and provide support on other strategic initiatives. Serves as liaison to both University and Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA).
Manages, leads, and supports Law alumni affinity groups and works with mirroring student groups. Serves as primary volunteer manager for the Northwestern Law Board, Law School Fund Board, and Clinic Advisory Board. Makes assessments, establishes goals, and strategizes to ensure boards are successful. Responsible for managing and planning Stewardship and Donor Relations programming and events. Evening and weekend work which may also include overnight travel is expected.
Northwestern Pritzker Law Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) prides itself on its active and diverse community, which brings together a passionate and talented group of students, staff, faculty, and alumni. The Law School and ARD endeavor to take principled action towards ensuring that we live up to our responsibility—and our institutional values—to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community for all constituents. Leadership commits to working tirelessly to ensure every member feels valued, all students can study and train to be successful in their careers, all staff members can develop personally and professionally, faculty can both teach and support our students and produce top quality research and scholarship, and alumni are provided with intentional lifelong engagement opportunities that support, develop, and generate a vibrant and inclusive community.
Specific Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
- Administers & maintains existing strategic plans for the Global Alumni Engagement Program focused on engaging alumni regionally and by identity/affinity through events and meaningful volunteer roles.
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