Associate Director for Alumni Relations at Baltimore City Community College in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

About Baltimore City Community College

Founded in 1947, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is comprehensive, urban institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College's campus is located in West Baltimore and courses are offered throughout the City. With its broad range of degree, certificate, and continuing education programs, affordable tuition, and extensive outreach, BCCC offers educational opportunities to the citizens of Baltimore City and throughout the state of Maryland. BCCC serves over 7,500* students annually, providing credits that transfer to four-year colleges and universities as well as workforce training leading directly to job placement. The College is proud of the fact that over 50 nations are represented within the student body.


* Based on the annual unduplicated credit and non-credit headcount for FY 2023.

Requisition Number: 2024-100

Posting Start Date: 8/12/2024

City: Baltimore

State: MD

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Additional Documentation: YES

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
Associate Director for Alumni RelationsDescription/Job Summary

As a member of the Advancement team, the Associate Director for Alumni Relations is responsible for executing Baltimore City Community College's (BCCC) Alumni engagement strategy. The Associate Director reports to the Vice President of Advancement and supports the President regarding alumni relations. The Associate Director manages the execution, direction and coordination of all Alumni engagement events and fosters excellent alumni relations with BCCC's Alumni Association. This position maintains the integrity and accuracy of Alumni data tracked in the organizational database. The Associate Director possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge about BCCC and its history. The individual works in a shared governance environment with diverse populations of students and staff to embrace and promote the mission and core values of the College.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Develops and implements Alumni engagement to meet Strategic Plan goal by increasing number of alumni volunteers and alumni donors.


• Serves as the liaison and guide to, and partners with, BCCC's Alumni Association to expand Alumni engagement.


• Ensures effective coordination with internal teams related to Alumni Relations.


• Works collaboratively with the Advancement team in promoting contribution campaigns.


• Establishes and maintains strong and mutually beneficial relationships with Alumni and external contacts.


• Maintains orderly and accurate Alumni records.


• Primarily uses database to accurately record, track and report Alumni donations.


• Manages the execution, direction, and coordination of all Alumni events including Alumni Association meetings, reunions, and open houses.


• Manages the execution, direction, and coordinator of various alumni events in collaboration with the Director of Development.


• Manages a portfolio of Sponsors and Corporate Partners that support alumni events and initiatives.


• Responsible for meeting quantifiable goals.


• Travels throughout the Baltimore Metro area, representing BCCC and building relationships with its donors, prospects, and Alumni.


• Coordinates with Development and Marketing Director on consistent messaging and branding of BCCC to external and internal audiences.


• Collaborates with the Development Team, to contribute and ensure the success of fundraising and special events.


• Performs fundraising activities to support the accomplishments of the advancement of BCCC's mission and program objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience in alumni relations and external relations & prior experience working in higher education preferred.


• Strong organizational and persuasive communicative skills.


• Effective time management skills.


• Successful execution of projects in a timely manner.


• Functional skills with Windows, Microsoft Office, Alumni Software and Data Management Software.


• Commitment to BCCC's mission and values.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• BA or BS degree in Communications or Marketing, or a bachelor's degree in any field with community networking experience. Master's Degree preferred. Valid Driver's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS

• Events require minimal physical setup for presentations.

Benefits: BCCC is both a higher education institution and a State of Maryland agency. As a state agency, the College is able to offer full-time, permanent PIN employees a host of benefits including a competitive salary and tuition waiver and remission. This is in addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, 22 days of Annual Leave, 15 days of Sick Leave, 3 Personal Leave days, and more. Contractual Staff may be eligible for select benefits as well.

BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.


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