Assistant Director, Alumni Affinity Programs, Advancement

Boston University•Boston, MA

1d•$62,525 - $81,175

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Alumni Affinity Programs, reports to the Director of Alumni Affinity Programs and creates and implements programs that engage undergraduate Boston University students through the Student Alumni Association (SAA). The role also manages the Boston University Young Alumni Council (BUYAC), a group of BU graduates who completed their degree work within the last twenty years. Serving as a primary liaison between BU Advancement and the SAA and BUYAC, the Assistant Director develops and coordinates programs and networking opportunities that connect current students and alumni across academic disciplines and interest areas, fostering mentorship and career development. The position uses data-driven assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness and improve future offerings, and partners with Advancement units, including Annual Giving and Regional Networks, to execute programs. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to building inclusive communities that celebrate the BU experience.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills.
Excellent communication abilities.
Passion for building inclusive communities that celebrate the BU experience.

Responsibilities

Engage undergraduate student leaders across campus to strengthen student-alumni connections and foster the importance of engagement and philanthropy.
Work with student volunteers to plan programs for students and opportunities for students and alumni to engage with one another.
Ensure SAA presence at key campus events, including orientation, Alumni Weekend, Family Weekend, and Commencement.
Work with the Director of Alumni Affinity Programs on plans for continued engagement after SAA volunteers graduate.
Manage BUYAC and support its efforts to expand engagement opportunities for young alumni.
Ensure BUYAC presence at signature campus events, including Alumni Weekend and Commencement, and develop regional engagement strategy with the Alumni Networks team.
Partner with Boston University Alumni Council (BUAC) to provide networking opportunities.
Work with the Director of Alumni Affinity Programs on plans for continued engagement after BUYAC volunteers complete their terms.
Recruit and retain student and alumni volunteers for SAA and BUYAC.
Work with the Director of Alumni Affinity Programs to develop volunteer role definitions, descriptions, and best practices.
Collaborate with Alumni Relations colleagues to identify partnership opportunities.
Create agendas and content and schedule routine meetings with SAA and BUYAC members.
Work with Advancement colleagues to develop a philanthropy pipeline when appropriate.
Plan, build, and execute annual programming for SAA and BUYAC with the Director of Alumni Affinity Programs.
Maintain calendars of meetings and events; manage lists; compile data and reports; and conduct follow-up and outreach.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to market programs.
Maintain oversight of SAA and BUYAC budgets.
Oversee content on SAA and BUYAC websites.
Work with campus offices, including the Center for Career Development, First Gen, and Student Affairs, to implement relevant programs for BU students and young alumni.
Evaluate annual programming with the Director of Alumni Affinity Programs to assess value and outcomes and determine next steps.
Use data-driven assessment tools to measure program effectiveness and improve future offerings.
Partner with other Advancement units, including Annual Giving and Regional Networks, on program execution.