Director of Alumni Engagement, Advancement
About The Position
The Director of Alumni Engagement is a senior leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy for Boston University School of Law's more than 25,000 alumni worldwide. The role offers an opportunity to shape alumni engagement at a top-25 law school by assessing existing programs, identifying opportunities for innovation, and developing a strategy that deepens alumni connection, expands volunteerism, amplifies BU Law's reputation, and supports the school's philanthropic goals. The Director works across BU Law, BU central Advancement, and the broader legal community, collaborating with faculty and offices including Career Development and Admissions. The role oversees alumni volunteer opportunities and events, partners on alumni-facing communications, aligns engagement with fundraising, establishes goals and metrics, and supervises two alumni relations staff members.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy for BU Law's alumni worldwide.
- Assess existing programs, identify opportunities for innovation, and chart a path to deepen alumni connection, expand volunteerism, amplify BU Law's reputation, and support philanthropic goals.
- Drive alumni volunteer opportunities, including overseeing the BU Law Executive Committee and Young Alumni Committee, and build a dynamic, mission-driven volunteer network.
- Connect BU Law, BU central Advancement, and the broader legal community, partnering with faculty, the Career Development Office, and the Admissions Office to develop new pathways for alumni engagement.
- Oversee the design and planning of a calendar of alumni events locally, nationally, and globally, and co-lead Alumni Weekend.
- Champion BU Law's brand and reputation within the alumni community and partner on alumni-facing communications strategy.
- Work closely with the BU Law fundraising team to ensure alumni engagement supports philanthropic fundraising.
- Set annual goals and metrics, use data to refine programming, and report on outcomes.
- Supervise the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and the Alumni Relations Communications Associate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
