Asst Director, Alumni Networks at University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

Job Description




SUMMARY:


The assistant director will be a vital partner with the senior associate director of alumni networks for Alumni Engagement. The position will be responsible for designing and implementing programs and initiatives that foster a culture of inclusion and belonging for University of Richmond (UR) alumni and enrich the constituents' lifelong relationship with the University.


The assistant director will support and manage specific affinity-based alumni networks, including, but not limited to, the University of Richmond Black Alumni Network (URBAN), LGBTQ+ Spiders, the Multicultural Programming Board, and First-Generation alums, by providing avenues to build community. Affinity-based programs are focused on cohorts of alumni with a shared interest and/or experience.


This position entails direct management of volunteers, fiscal oversight of the program budget, and all facets related to programmatic management.



WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Position requires travel on average 8-12 days of the month and comfort level with travel to major metropolitan areas.


• Position frequently requires work on evenings and weekends.


• Position requires work on reunion and homecoming weekend.


• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds from a standing position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and belonging, including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.


• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration.


• Excellent volunteer management skills.


• Excellent special event planning and facilitation, including liability and insurance protection best practices.


• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, along with the ability to interact with diverse constituencies. Understanding of the importance of customer service.


• High degree of comfort with technology, including social media platforms, and willingness to learn the functionality of new platforms.


• Strong written and oral communication skills, including comfort level with public speaking.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, in conjunction with comfort level of working in fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects. Demonstrated solid problem solving skills.


• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Accounting principles and recordkeeping also are essential.


• Knowledge of constituent databases, including Blackbaud CRM, as well as web-based software, including BBIS is preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.


• Three years of progressive responsibility and leadership in a college/university alumni relations or parallel setting, or a combination of education and experience.

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