Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Tufts University•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University is the only stand-alone graduate school of nutrition in the US. From bench science to policy, the Friedman School educates future leaders and advances solutions to today’s most pressing challenges in nutrition, health, and food systems. The Office of Development and Alumni Engagement builds and sustains relationships with alumni, students, parents, corporate partners, and friends to secure the philanthropic support needed for the school’s priorities, including endowment, capital, and annual giving.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
5-7 years of experience in alumni engagement, donor relations, development or comparable constituent relations experience.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a track record of building strong relationships with alumni, volunteers, and colleagues.
Demonstrated attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities with accuracy and follow-through.
Proven ability to facilitate meetings and lead group discussions, keeping participants engaged and moving shared work forward.
Superior written communication skills, and familiarity with marketing and communications strategies.
Strong organization and project management skills, including planning, executing, and assessing programs and events.
Knowledge of alumni engagement best practices and trends.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for events.
Travel required.
Microsoft Office and some complex donor and information database experience (e.g. Salesforce, Razor's Edge, Millennium, proprietary system)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, superior organization skills, and a customer service orientation.
Experience managing volunteers, committees, and event logistics is essential.
Valid U.S. driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Background in marketing or communications and/or fundraising experience will be a plus.
Demonstrated interest in the health sciences and/or experience with complex databases, such as Salesforce, will be very helpful.

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of the Friedman School's alumni engagement program, with a particular focus on building and sustaining a strong base of alumni volunteers.
Develops and implements strategies that deepen alumni connection to the school through meaningful volunteer opportunities, strategic events, and outreach.
Leads the recruitment, training, and management of alumni volunteers, with primary responsibility for the Alumni Association Executive Council and its committees, ensuring volunteers are positioned as effective ambassadors and partners in strengthening engagement.
Oversees the planning and execution of alumni events, including reunion, regional events, and school-based activities, and manages all associated outreach and communications.
Works closely with department staff to manage budgets, partner with other school or Advancement departments, and develop new programs that engage the school's graduates.
Designs and implements alumni programming and events to foster increased alumni involvement with the school.
Launches new programs and/or seeks ways to improve current programs to achieve engagement goals.
Provides leadership and staffing for the Alumni Association, directing its Executive Council in programming and fundraising.
Recruits, trains, manages and inspires its volunteers.
Manages Alumni Association Executive Council committees, including setting goals and supporting the execution of initiatives that expand alumni involvement.
Strategically develops regional alumni chapters to reengage graduates in key geographies.
Builds strong relationships with alumni and volunteer leaders, fostering long-term connection to the school and a sense of shared investment in its success.
Plans, manages, and leads alumni events, including managing registration, communication/mailings, catering, staffing, and logistics for large-scale alumni events both on and off-campus.
Prepares briefings and talking points for school leadership and volunteers participating in events.
Develops and carries out communication strategies across email, social media, web, print, and other channels to keep alumni informed and connected to the school.
Partners closely with the Director of Annual Giving to align alumni engagement and volunteer activity with fundraising priorities and key campaigns (e.g., Tufts Marathon Team, Tufts Giving Tuesday).
Manages content for the Friedman School’s alumni web pages, including online resources and alumni benefits.
Serves as the primary liaison for university-wide activities and Friedman School departments that engage Friedman alumni (e.g. Ellie Block and Family Career Services Center, Student Affairs, TUAA Alumni Awards, etc.).
Maintains budgets and ensures strong financial oversight for alumni programs and events.
Contributes to special projects and initiatives as needed.