Lifelong Learning & Career Programs Associate Director, Advancement

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Career Services & Programs  

• Develop and execute virtual online resources to expand alumni and student professional development opportunities.
• Develop and manage career services and programs offered during our signature University events including Meliora Weekend and VIP Leadership Conference. 
• In collaboration with Alumni Relations team members support our annual regionally based career networking events.
• Oversee virtual technology platform management including vendor relationships, advancement project management of implementation, marketing, budget, data input, reporting and analysis.   

Volunteer & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for managing alumni career volunteers including serving as liaison for on campus career centers, identification, recruitment, data tracking and analysis, stewardship. 
• Manage the Careers workgroup of the Alumni Board who serves as a resource for the Gwen M. Greene Career Center.
• Work closely with key vendors on collaborations.
• Meet with 20 constituents each fiscal year to increase engagement and identify, recruit and steward volunteers and mentees.
• Manage partnership with on campus partners including the Gwen M. Greene Center, Benet Career Center, the Graduate Education Office.

Lifelong Learning

• Support Lifelong Learning programs including Experience Rochester virtual and in person faculty webinars and lectures. 
• Serve as the campus liaison for Department and Centers Meliora Weekend programming, coordinating programming submissions, strategic priorities aligned with the Meliora Weekend overall and communications between department and centers and Alumni Relations.

Alumni Benefits and Services

• Manage and promote the on-campus resources available to alumni.
• Benchmark with other institutions to develop our benefits and services program that aligns with industry best practices. Access and report upon impact and value of all benefits and services, determine short- and long-term strategies to improve the program, and implement improvements as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Field miscellaneous inquiries from alumni, families, and friends.
• Advise support staff and student workers on projects.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of alumni relations, advancement, career programs, professional development, volunteer management, student activities, or comparable experience required.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in career or professional development, with a strong background in designing and delivering career-focused programming to students and alumni required.
• Outstanding communication skills, including direct interpersonal skills and strong writing ability.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning and program development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the needs and experiences of a diverse student and alumni body.
• A demonstrated understanding, ability to work with, and desire to work with students.
• Ability to analyze, condense and synthesize information and ability to provide accurate analysis and summaries.
• Excellent organization and project management skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with, motivate, and lead volunteers and create, nurture and leverage partnerships. Ability to diplomatically overcome objections and effectively persuade key constituents.
• Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish objectives.
• Experience with computer technologies and sophisticated software applications.
• A general knowledge of institutional fundraising.
• A personal belief in mission, goals and objectives of private higher education and a desire to change the world.
• Some travel; evening and weekend work.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.