"Alumni Relations Manager"

Alumni Relations Manager

The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law is a national leader in progressive legal education with a dual mission of training a diverse group of students to become excellent public interest attorneys and providing access to the profession for members of historically underrepresented communities. As part of its mission, the Law School prepares students to practice "Law in the Service of Human Needs", and to transform the practice of law and legal education to make it more inclusive and just. We are the most racially diverse law school in the nation and are consistently a top-ranked law school in the country for clinical legal education.

The Alumni Relations Manager plays a vital role in fostering meaningful and lasting connections between the institution and its alumni community. This strategic and relationship-driven role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives that enhance alumni involvement, support institutional goals, and promote a culture of lifelong engagement and giving. You will be part of a dynamic and mission-driven team that values creativity, collaboration, and the powerful impact of alumni connections. Help us celebrate our past, strengthen our present, and shape our future through the power of alumni engagement.

The Department of Alumni Relations at CUNY School of Law invites applications for the Alumni Relations Manager position. Reporting to the Director of Alumni Relations, the Alumni Relations Manager will work closely with the Alumni Relations team. We seek an experienced and creative professional to plan and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive program of activities with the alumni community of over 5,000 CUNY School of Law alumni worldwide. The Alumni Relations Manager will foster engagement opportunities through event programming and initiatives with the alumni community by building relationships and engagement with new alums and strengthening relationships with existing alums. This position will lead special events and outreach efforts supporting community-building, including events, volunteer engagement, and regular effective communication, and ensuring outreach is aligned and integrated. This role manages alumni affinity groups and creates engagement for alums domestically and internationally. This position works closely with the faculty, staff, and departments and participates in numerous collaborative activities with colleagues in student affairs, career planning, development, and communications/marketing. Manage an alumni mentoring program, alumni initiatives, and the Community Legal Resources Network (CLRN) as assigned.

The Alumni Relations Manager is responsible for working with the Director of Alumni Relations to develop and oversee a mentoring program. This position serves as a partner in creating the Alumni Magazine, e-newsletter, overseeing social media platforms with the communications and marketing department. In addition, the Alumni Relations Manager also supervises student interns or staff as needed.

The position may require evening and weekend duties. Like other staff in the Law School, you are subject to the same in-person requirements, which entail a minimum of 80% in-person on-campus presence over two weeks. This requirement for in-person work may be higher than 80% based on departmental and divisional needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree;
• Demonstrated success in volunteer engagement and event planning;
• Experience working with the Communication, Marketing, and Development Offices;
• Experience with writing or editing publications;
• Experience with CRM systems and engagement tools; proficiency with Raiser's Edge and social media platforms;
• Demonstrated experience with leadership skills, overseeing student interns and or staff;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
• Familiarity with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in alumni programming

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages College's alumni relations activities and promotes an active and engaged alumni base.

• Implements and monitors comprehensive alumni relations program; makes recommendations to improve department policies and procedures
• Participates in developing strategy; oversees programmatic and administrative support to increase involvement among alumni
• Develops and manages an annual schedule of reunion events and other alumni activities; oversees alumni communications
• Works collaboratively with other areas of the College to promote and improve alumni participation
• Prepares reports and presentations evaluating outcomes of department events and activities
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with alumni donors and volunteers
• Supervises office operations; administers department and/or events budget(s)
• May manage professional and/or clerical staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Alumni Relations Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$102,485-$110,394 Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.