Associate Director, Affinity Programs (R0001813)

The Opportunity

Brandeis University – a distinguished private research university recognized for its academic excellence and leading-edge research – has an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Associate Director of Affinity Programs in our Alumni Relations unit.

Located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation, Brandeis is dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Established as a nonsectarian university in 1948 by members of the American Jewish community, our visionary founders shared a commitment to social justice and to making the world a better place.

Our founders’ pioneering spirit and intellectual pursuits continue today at Brandeis – from helping to solve a national public health crisis through work at its newly established Opioid Policy Research Collaborative, to the biological discoveries that last year earned two faculty members a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. We aspire to further such important endeavors and are looking to grow our team with individuals who share our passion and commitment. In preparation for its next ambitious campaign, Institutional Advancement (IA) seeks to strengthen the bonds with the university’s many constituencies. By working together, we will secure the financial resources necessary to continue the legacy of excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship at Brandeis.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Affinity Programs is responsible for alumni programming and volunteer leadership development for Shared Interest Groups and other alumni affinity organizations. The Associate Director provides support and assistance to the Alumni Association as it works to achieve its goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contributes to development of Alumni Relations engagement strategy by managing and stewarding alumni volunteers in Shared Interest Groups, including but not limited to the Alumni of Color Network, the Brandeis Arts Network, International Alumni Network, the Brandeis Lawyers Network and Friends of Brandeis Athletics. Responsibilities include recruiting and training volunteers and coordinating event details along with volunteers. Builds partnerships with campus offices to design and execute student-alumni programs relevant to Shared Interest Groups.
• Creates strategy and develops short- and long-term goals for Shared Interest Groups, including the identification and on-boarding of new groups. Staffs the Alumni Board committee on Shared and Affinity Group programs. Develops marketing strategy for Shared Interest Groups, including e-newsletters and social media tools
• Oversees unique (one-time) milestone/anniversary events for student organizations, including but not limited to the Waltham Group, varsity and athletic club teams, student newspapers, performing groups, etc. Responsible for collaborating within Institutional Advancement and across campus in the execution of these anniversary events.
• Manages Shared Interest Group budget.
• Oversees engagement metrics related to Shared Interest Groups; ensures relevant constituent data is entered on a timely basis to CRM system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-8 years of total work-related experience, preferably in event and volunteer management; 1-3 years of supervisory or management experience is also required.
• Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully interact and collaborate with colleagues of various responsibility areas , exhibiting excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to apply good judgment and discretion when dealing with highly confidential alumni, parent, student, family, donor prospect information.
• Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter with an ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to meet challenging timelines and achieve annual goals.
• Adheres to University and departmental business policies and procedures.
• Presents a collegial, collaborative and customer-service demeanor that positively reflects the core values and standards of the institution and demonstrates tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends with an attitude of doing what it takes to get the job done.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

“Brandeis is a community rooted in purpose, guided by enduring values, and determined to lead. Come add your talents and your voice to this vibrant and distinctive community.”

Ron Liebowitz, President of Brandeis University

Founded as a model of ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of every nationality, religion, and orientation. Social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the diversity of our larger society.Brandeis embodies the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.Learn more at: http://www.brandeis.edu/about/mission.html

Brandeis University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Brandeis University not to discriminate against any person on account of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal or state law. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, Bernstein-Marcus building, 781-736-4464.

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Closing Statement:

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. Toward that end, it is essential that Brandeis be free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a “protected class”).

Job Type: Full-time