May 7

Job: Alumni Manager at American Field Service (AFS) (NYC)

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Overview: 

The Manager of Alumni Relations is responsible for the strategic development, management and supervision of the organization’s Alumni efforts with the overall goal of increasing the numbers of engaged, committed and generous AFS-USA alumni.

Ideally, the Manager of Alumni Relations should be an entrepreneurial self-starter and seasoned professional with a background in alumni and/or marketing who is a creative and strategic thinker with strong skills in building relationships.

Alumni Relations will work closely with other departments, especially Development, Marketing and Communications, and Volunteer Development and Resources to ensure that the Alumni unit has the insights, strategies, and resources to meet ambitious alumni engagement and giving goals. The Manager of Alumni Relations will report to the Chief, External Relations, Development and Communications Officer.

With a proven ability to cultivate, solicit and steward alumni, including donors, and work within a moves management strategy, the Manager of Alumni Relations supports the National Director of Development and Staff for the purposes of establishing and advancing AFS-USA’s strategies in alumni relations, especially alumni engagement, empowerment, leadership and support.

The Manager of Alumni Relations also provides all logistical oversight for Alumni Relations reunions, signature programs and events; and affinity based alumni groups.

Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, implement and promote alumni outreach initiatives, events and possibly programs that support the organization’s strategic plan as well as the overall goals of the organization in collaboration with AFS-USA colleagues.

• Plan an approach for, and implement, programs and projects that strategically engage alumni in strengthening programs and provide tangible benefits to alumni and current constituents (students, host and natural families, volunteers, etc.).

• Serve as the ambassador charged with securing commitments from alumni to provide professional expertise and volunteer service; collaborating with colleagues in various departments including but not limited to lead management, program operations, volunteer development and resources, development, marketing and communications and other departments.

• Create pathways for alumni engagement and participation that advance the goals and mission of the organization; partnering with Development to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni giving.

• Liaises with Board of Directors and National Council members, President’s Circle members, staff, external constituents, advisory committees, major donors, and corporate, foundation and community-based community partners on behalf of the Alumni Relations unit.

• Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records, capture contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), correspondence, social media and networking, website, etc.

• Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and maintain communications through direct contact, email blasts, alumni web pages and portals, print publications, blogs and social networking sites, etc.

• Educate current participants about alumni benefits and engage them in programs and activities.

• Partner with departments to plan the growth and accessibility of career networking services for students and alumni.

• Collaborate closely with development colleagues in increasing support from alumni; routinely identify and qualify alumni prospects for gifts; communicate development-related activities via written contact reports filed in Raiser’s Edge and period attendance at prospect management meetings.

• Oversee and balance the budget for Alumni Relations within the annual program budget, manage existing and/or additional alumni programs, services and communications.

• Supervise interns, work/study students, alumni volunteers, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• In order to be considered, you MUST have a minimum of 5 years of experience in alumni relations or external affairs with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships with alumni and volunteers.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the organization, with alumni, other constituents, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to work towards accomplishing organizational goals.
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Extensive experience with Raiser’s Edge
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed

Application:

Apply online here