Assistant Director, Alumni Belonging Programs

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Alumni Belonging will work closely with the Senior Director of Alumni Belonging to develop and execute strategies that foster a strong sense of belonging and engagement among our 45,000+ alumnae community through the Brown Women’s Network (BWN) and support other affinity group communities.  The Assistant Director will work with and support BWN and other Affinity Group volunteer leaders in their endeavors to engage and support their communities.  Affinity Groups are alumni communities that form around identities including gender, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and disability experiences. These communities offer a way for diverse and historically underserved alumni/alumnae to build lifelong connections with the University community around a shared identity.  

The Assistant Director will work with volunteer leaders on developing a tailored outreach strategy for our alumnae community focused on celebrating women’s achievements and amplifying the University’s work to create a more inclusive Brown community and foster a greater sense of belonging for our alumnae. The Assistant Director will steward collaborative engagement and philanthropic initiatives that involve university and Alumni Relations stakeholders. This position will also work closely with the senior director and director of alumni belonging programs to guide the development of new affinity group communities.  

The Alumni Belonging Pillar builds and supports an ecosystem of communities based on identity, affinity, and shared interests that speak to the multiplicity and intersectionality of the alumni community's lived experiences, interests, and needs. The team nurtures and grows a culture of belonging for alumni and their parents, family, and friends by promoting the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in all areas of alumni engagement programming.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a related field such as alumni relations, volunteer management, community building, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategy development.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills, including organizational skills to meet goals and objectives through effective program and project planning

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects under deadline. Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to produce accurate high-quality work under deadline. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Direct experience with volunteer management 

• Demonstrated skill in various forms of written correspondence. Must be extremely comfortable in communicating information to individuals and groups orally, both by telephone and in person.

• Working knowledge of the Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, electronic mail and calendars, mainframe, and internet/HTML that support high-level alumni engagement activities.

• Ability to administer simple surveys, conduct analysis, and report results. 

• Demonstrated success with event planning required.

• Ability to travel, and work occasional nights and weekends as needed.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or a nonprofit setting. 

• Knowledge of Brown University is a plus.

• Experience working with programs that support women is a plus.

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.

• Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities to meet aggressive timelines and challenging deadlines.

• Comfort in dealing with a wide range of University constituencies.

• Commitment to working in a team environment is essential.

• Given the nature of the work and the high level of most of the constituency members, a high level of integrity, tact, and discretion is required to deal with confidential donor/prospect information. 

• Experience working in a fast‐paced, results‐oriented environment and demonstrated flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-10-22

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director, Alumni Belonging Programs

Department:

Alumni Relations

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.