Alumni Relations Specialist

MWE • Chicago, IL

1d • $83,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Alumni Relations Specialist executes and enhances the firm’s global alumni program in alignment with broader business, marketing and talent objectives. This position partners closely with the Global Director of Alumni Relations to translate alumni strategy into integrated marketing and engagement initiatives that strengthen long-term relationships, support business development efforts and reinforce the firm’s brand. The Alumni Relations Specialist collaborates with a global team to manage multi-channel campaigns, oversee alumni data integrity and reporting, and support engagement efforts that enhance connectivity, increase visibility, and contribute to measurable program and business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least five (5) years of related experience in alumni relations, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Experience executing digital marketing campaigns and managing multi-channel communications
• Experience with CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, content management systems and social media tools
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of alumni marketing and engagement programs aligned with firm business objectives
• Manage multi-channel alumni marketing tactics across digital platforms, including email, social media, web, and Alumni Connect
• Serve as primary steward of alumni data integrity across platforms, establishing governance standards and improving data hygiene and reporting reliability
• Develop dashboards and reports to measure program impact and support leadership reporting and strategic planning efforts
• Collaborate with a global team to support the promotion and execution of alumni events and webinars, maintain content calendars, and enhance alumni visibility initiatives
• Develop scalable processes, templates and best practices to strengthen the overall alumni program

Benefits

• Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
• Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level