Director of Events and Alumni Engagement, Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)

Georgetown University

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Events and Alumni Engagement plans and executes SFS events and activities that support the student, alumni, and public relations goals established by the SFS Dean and the Executive Director of External Relations and Marketing, as well as other events in support of the SFS Dean’s leadership team as directed by the Executive Director. The Director works with the Executive Director to establish an annual strategy of community engagement events to be hosted or sponsored by the SFS Dean’s Office, including multiple complex and high-profile events throughout the academic year related to the School, as well as events that promote the School’s engagement with students, alumni, donors, and the larger community. The Director also leads alumni-relations initiatives for the SFS in order to strengthen alumni connections and involvement with the School and the University, and plays a key role in the development of strategies and priorities for the alumni experience of the School. This position works closely with the constituent academic units of the School to provide guidance and consultation on program events; the position provides or leads logistical support for select program events at the Dean’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in major event planning and management
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in outreach initiatives to promote engagement with large and diverse constituencies
Knowledge of protocol and etiquette
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Commitment to outstanding customer service

Nice To Haves

Experience in university events management
Experience in alumni relations
Experience working with high-level officials from public and private sectors
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Plans and executes SFS events and activities to support student, alumni, and public relations goals.
Establishes an annual strategy of community engagement events with the Executive Director.
Manages multiple complex and high-profile events throughout the academic year.
Promotes the School’s engagement with students, alumni, donors, and the larger community.
Leads alumni-relations initiatives to strengthen alumni connections and involvement.
Plays a key role in developing strategies and priorities for the alumni experience.
Provides guidance and consultation on program events to constituent academic units.
Provides or leads logistical support for select program events at the Dean’s discretion.
Supervises two full-time Events and Communications Managers.