Alumni Relations Manager

POSITION DETAILS

Medgar Evers College (MEC), The City University of New York believes that education has the power to positively transform the lives of individuals, and that education is the right of all. A dynamic and vibrant institution, its mission is to provide higher education for the underserved populations of Central Brooklyn through high-quality, professional, and career-oriented undergraduate degree programs. A four-year liberal arts college, Medgar Evers is a beacon of educational opportunity, culture, and success to the New York City community and beyond. The College is dedicated to making a positive impact on the surrounding community and pioneering initiatives that will create success for even the youngest learners in Central Brooklyn.

Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy & External Relations, the Alumni Relations Manager is responsible for developing a culture of continuous engagement, outreach and driving philanthropy with alumni. The Alumni Relations Manager will strategically engage alumni in the life of the College while managing programs and activities that provide tangible benefits to alumni and students. The individual is responsible for implementing creative and meaningful alumni outreach strategies that have major impact college-wide.

The Alumni Relations Manager duties include but are not limited to:

-Manage College's Alumni relations Office, including budget and other related administrative responsibilities.

-Manage the alumni database; capture targeted lists for engagement activities; segment data to personalize outreach to different groups of constituents to maximize responses.

-Recommend strategies, programs, events, stewardship incentives and plans to increase involvement among alumni, with support from the Communications and Development Offices.

-Develop material, marketing plans, and organizing programs and events to cultivate, and leverage support from alumni.

-Monitor trends to increase alumni engagement and make recommendations to staff and senior leadership for enhancement or changes.

-Collaborate with Vice President on assignments including gathering information for newsletters, electronic communications, and the alumni-oriented social media platforms.

-Drafting all alumni related content and information for online/print distribution and assist in developing marketing, branding, and communication strategies to inspire, mobilize, and sustain alumni engagement and philanthropic support.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent organizational, communicational, analytical and negotiation skills

• Familiarity with the fundamentals of fundraising

-Excellent strategic and management skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues

throughout the college, volunteers, alumni, donors, and other constituents.

-Demonstrably strong writing, planning, marketing, communications and organizational skills.

• Availability to work evening and weekend hours when required

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages College's alumni relations activities and promotes an active and engaged alumni base.

• Implements and monitors comprehensive alumni relations program; makes recommendations to improve department policies and procedures

• Participates in developing strategy; oversees programmatic and administrative support to increase involvement among alumni

• Develops and manages an annual schedule of reunion events and other alumni activities; oversees alumni communications

• Works collaboratively with other areas of the College to promote and improve alumni participation

• Prepares reports and presentations evaluating outcomes of department events and activities

• Cultivates and maintains relationships with alumni donors and volunteers

• Supervises office operations; administers department and/or events budget(s)

• May manage professional and/or clerical staff

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Alumni Relations Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

$82,928 - $93,491

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

May 30, 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28006

Location

Medgar Evers College