Assistant Director of Affinity Engagement, IUAA (Alumni Relations Consultant) at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Special Instructions Summary



For best consideration, please apply by January 10, 2025.



Department



ALUMNI RELATIONS (UA-ALUM-IUBLA)



Department Information



The Indiana University Alumni Association's mission is to activate and support the global alumni network of more than 750,000 IU graduates - encouraging alumni to grow a lifelong connection with Indiana University, and inspiring their ongoing generosity toward each other and the university.


As we pursue our mission, a core set of values guides our approach:



Collaboration | We work together to achieve common goals.



Commitment | We serve each other, our alumni and the university with professionalism and integrity.



Inclusion | We work to create an inclusive culture that is committed to diversity, belonging, and equity.



Pride | We share and celebrate the best of the past, present, and future of IU.


As we undertake our mission of activating and supporting the global alumni network, we have 3 priorities that guide our work. Each of these priorities is supported by strategies that direct our efforts in the years to come.



Cultivate belonging | To ensure a welcoming, equitable, diverse, and inclusive community, we will challenge discrimination and our inherent biases.



Deepen alumni loyalty | To build the alumni community, we will learn how alumni identify with IU and each other, and then offer relevant experiences that encourage stronger commitment.



Strengthen alumni relations across IU | We will collaborate with IU stakeholders and support efforts to engage more deeply with their alumni audiences.


The IUAA activates IU's powerful global network through live and virtual events, volunteer opportunities, scholarship programs, compelling IU content, and seriously fun traditions.


Additionally, the association develops and supports volunteer leadership, serves as a voice for alumni as the university evolves, and provides lifelong learning opportunities.



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Recruits, trains, and retains volunteer leaders, encouraging their investment in Indiana University through time, talent, and financial resources.


• Implements volunteer management strategies, including best practices for individual alumni volunteer and board leadership development.


• Maintains governance structures for volunteer groups to align with alumni needs and IU objectives.


• Collaborates with alumni engagement staff and advancement officers to deepen alumni relationships and connect them with relevant university resources.


• Conducts research and analyze data to recommend key engagement priorities and coordinate affinity engagement events.


• Serves as administrative support for the Affinity Engagement working group and Affinity Engagement Signature Programs.


• Manages alumni communications through social media, affinity-based newsletters, and mailings.


• Maintains team records and prepares reports including analysis of effectiveness of programs and activities within assigned portfolio.

General Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes alumni volunteer projects, programs, and events for an assigned alumni group.


• Identifies, recruits, and develops alumni to serve in key volunteer and leadership roles.


• Collaborates with other university advancement officers to engage and cultivate alumni through various initiatives.


• Conducts research and analyzes data to recommend key market priorities consistent with alumni association and institutional goals.


• Coordinates processes for increasing alumni volunteer involvement and connection with the university.


• Writes and edits publications and other communications.

Qualifications



Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION



Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE



Preferred

• 1 year of experience developing, implementing, and coordinating programs and events and/or cultivation of donors and volunteers


• Experience working in higher ed advancement, specifically development or alumni engagement


• Experience working with audiences from diverse audiences regarding race, sex, national origin, religion, disability, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, etc.

SKILLS



Required

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills


• Demonstrates project management skills


• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities


• Ability to build strong customer relationships


• Ability to exercise initiative, work independently and effectively as a team member

Preferred

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Experience with online social networking, and other web-based initiatives


• Demonstrates strong writing, planning and organizational skills


• Ability to contribute to or lead strategic planning and development.


• Ability to manage and lead a wide variety of individuals with varying backgrounds and perspectives

Working Conditions / Demands



This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Work Location



Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center


1000 East 17th Street


Bloomington, Indiana 47408-1521



Advertised Salary



$45,000 - $50,000 annually



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution


• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options


• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting


• Additional supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition benefit for IU classes


• 10 paid holidays per year


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Core


FLSA: Exempt


Job Function: Development & Advancement


Job Family: Alumni Relations


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Posting Disclaimer



This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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