Associate Director

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Associate Director
The candidate will serve as the alumni staff liaison and ex-officio member for one or more alumni volunteer organizations including the Suffolk Law School Alumni Association Board of Directors. Partner with volunteer leadership to develop fiscal year goals and advise and assist with meeting structure/agenda and follow through. Guide and assist with the identification and recruitment of board membership in alignment with the University’s strategic plan. Create volunteer engagement opportunities through partnerships with Admissions, Career Development and Academic departments. Assist with the development and staffing of volunteer affinity groups. Collaborate closely with development colleagues in increasing support from alumni; assist in identifying alumni prospects for gifts; communicate development related activities via written contact reports filed in Colleague Advancement. Collaborate with Annual Giving team to leverage alumni volunteers for phone campaigns, direct mail appeals and e-solicitation materials with tailored message for alumni. Assist the Sr. Director with the development and implementation of revenue driven Affinity programs. Assist in the planning, implementation and promotion of alumni programs and events to support the University’s strategic plan and increase alumni financial support. Ensure all events are consistently executed with the highest level of quality, are cost-effective and overall support the University's mission and strategic goals. Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external constituents to ensure effective execution of events. Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally and nationally; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, email blasts, alumni web pages, and print publications. Serve as a liaison with campus partners such as Law Dean’s Office, Law Dean of Students Office, Career Development, and Admissions. Propose and develop new methods of engagement through events and outreach programs. Act as an ambassador at events. Develop alumni affinity programs based on area of study, interest and/or industry. Design and implement efforts, both electronic and print based, to publicize events and promote overall event attendance. Prepare relevant event briefing documents and supporting materials for Suffolk and Advancement leadership. Assist in data integrity efforts to ensure accurate and complete alumni database records. Supervise multiple staff and student assistants. Provide training and manage project assignments. Perform additional duties as assigned and assist with special projects as assigned. Bachelor's degree required, JD preferred. Should have 5-7 years of alumni relations, event management and development experience for Associate Director level, preferably in a higher education setting. Must have experience with Datatel Colleague Advancement or a similar constituent database, Excel and Word.

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