Job Description:

The Alumni Leadership Associate works closely with the Director to support the management of Brown’s various leadership councils, boards, committees, and communities. These communities are managed by the Office of Alumni Relations and help support the overall success of Brown. The Associate will support outreach and engagement; data tracking and management; and information and communication technologies that support the overall success of our leadership communities and the Alumni Leadership function.

The Associate will collaborate with colleagues across the department and the University, including colleagues in Development, the Office of the President, as well as academic departments and schools. The Associate will also work closely with volunteers and volunteer leaders within our constituency, including members of the President’s Leadership and Advisory Councils; members of the Brown Alumni Association; and officers of our classes, alumni clubs, and affinity groups, along with the various staff leads and liaisons that support each group.

The Associate will play a meaningful role in bringing our Alumni Leadership strategy to fruition and will provide invaluable insight and counsel on our leadership communities as we grow the lifelong connection our alumni have to Brown and to each other.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field such as development, volunteer management,  alumni programming, event planning and support, etc.  

• Demonstrated experience and success in project coordination and event planning.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and project and time management skills.

• Ability to effectively and efficiently multitask and prioritize workload.

• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to handle and complete multiple projects concurrently

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability with computer software programs including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook, and Google Workplace

• Working knowledge of the Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, electronic mail and calendars, mainframe, and internet/html that support Advancement efforts.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills, particularly an ability to deal diplomatically with a variety of often demanding and diverse University constituencies and the general public relations of the University

• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in alumni relations, higher education, or non-profit environment

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.

• Ability to apply tact and maintain confidentiality. Customer-focused, customer service orientation.

• Comfort in dealing with a wide range of University constituencies.

• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent professional, management, and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to working in a team environment is essential.

• Initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team

• Given the nature of the work and the high level of most of the members of the constituency, a high level of integrity, tact, and discretion is required to deal with confidential donor/prospect information.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-06-27

Job Posting Title:

Alumni Leadership Associate

Department:

Alumni Relations

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.