Assistant Director of Affinity Engagement (Alumni Relations Consultant)

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Job description

Department

ALUMNI RELATIONS (UA-ALUM-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Indiana University Alumni Association's mission is to activate and support the global alumni network of more than 750,000 IU graduates - encouraging alumni to grow a lifelong connection with Indiana University, and inspiring their ongoing generosity toward each other and the university.

As we pursue our mission, a core set of values guides our approach:

• Collaboration We work together to achieve common goals.
• Commitment We serve each other, our alumni and the university with professionalism and integrity.
• Inclusion We work to create an inclusive culture that is committed to diversity, belonging, and equity.
• Pride We share and celebrate the best of the past, present, and future of IU.
• Cultivate belonging To ensure a welcoming, equitable, diverse, and inclusive community, we will challenge discrimination and our inherent biases.
• Deepen alumni loyalty To build the alumni community, we will learn how alumni identify with IU and each other, and then offer relevant experiences that encourage stronger commitment.
• Strengthen alumni relations across IU We will collaborate with IU stakeholders and support efforts to engage more deeply with their alumni audiences.

As we undertake our mission of activating and supporting the global alumni network, we have 3 priorities that guide our work. Each of these priorities is supported by strategies that direct our efforts in the years to come.

The IUAA activates IU's powerful global network through live and virtual events, volunteer opportunities, scholarship programs, compelling IU content, and seriously fun traditions.

Additionally, the association develops and supports volunteer leadership, serves as a voice for alumni as the university evolves, and provides lifelong learning opportunities.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Recruits, trains, and retains volunteer leaders, encouraging their investment in Indiana University through time, talent, and financial resources.
• Implements volunteer management strategies, including best practices for individual alumni volunteer and board leadership development.
• Maintains governance structures for volunteer groups to align with alumni needs and IU objectives.
• Collaborates with alumni engagement staff and advancement officers to deepen alumni relationships and connect them with relevant university resources.
• Conducts research and analyze data to recommend key engagement priorities and coordinate affinity engagement events.
• Serves as administrative support for the Affinity Engagement working group and Affinity Engagement Signature Programs.
• Manages alumni communications through social media, affinity-based newsletters, and mailings.
• Maintains team records and prepares reports including analysis of effectiveness of programs and activities within assigned portfolio.

General Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes alumni volunteer projects, programs, and events for an assigned alumni group.
• Identifies, recruits, and develops alumni to serve in key volunteer and leadership roles.
• Collaborates with other university advancement officers to engage and cultivate alumni through various initiatives.
• Conducts research and analyzes data to recommend key market priorities consistent with alumni association and institutional goals.
• Coordinates processes for increasing alumni volunteer involvement and connection with the university.
• Writes and edits publications and other communications.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 1 year of experience developing, implementing, and coordinating programs and events and/or cultivation of donors and volunteers
• Experience working in higher ed advancement, specifically development or alumni engagement
• Experience working with audiences from diverse audiences regarding race, sex, national origin, religion, disability, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, etc.

SKILLS

Required

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Demonstrates project management skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Ability to exercise initiative, work independently and effectively as a team member

Preferred

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with online social networking, and other web-based initiatives
• Demonstrates strong writing, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to contribute to or lead strategic planning and development.
• Ability to manage and lead a wide variety of individuals with varying backgrounds and perspectives

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center
1000 East 17th Street
Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$45,000 - $50,000 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Development & Advancement

Job Family: Alumni Relations

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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