Coordinator, College Alumni Programs

Company: Harvard University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

This position will be based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic this position will be remote until further notice.

Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D)--comprises the University Development Office (UDO), Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Development, AA&D Resources, and the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA). There is a unique relationship between the University and the FAS fundraising operations, resulting from a long history in which University fundraising ultimately grew out of College fundraising.

Harvard Alumni Association (HAA)
The HAA is the official association for all of Harvard University's alumni. The HAA is responsible for University-wide alumni initiatives and works with all Harvard Schools, including the FAS, to increase alumni engagement. The HAA is also the home of the Harvard and Radcliffe College Alumni Programs Office. The HAA supports a global network of volunteers who organize alumni through Harvard Clubs, Shared Interest Groups, college classes, and graduate and professional School organizations.

Reporting to an Associate Director of College Alumni Programs , the Coordinator performs a variety of tasks to support Harvard College alumni engagement and student-alumni engagement in a fast-paced, highly visible environment. Supports an expanding program of alumni and student-alumni engagement endeavors including First-Year Convocation, Class Color Connect, Class Families, the Midyear Graduates Recognition Ceremony, the Public Interested Conference, Networking 101, Senior Brunch, Welcome to Your City, Senior Week, Class Day and Commencement, the annual meeting of the Association of Harvard College Class Secretaries and Treasurers, and lifecycle and class engagement activities for alumni ranging from recent graduates to the eldest alumni. Job-Specific Responsibilities

• In partnership with other staff, supports the work of the non-Reunion College classes, including communications, events, leadership support, and meetings.
• Supports the Associate Director with supporting student and recent graduate volunteers and committees, including the senior Class Committee, the Student-Alumni Engagement Committee, and the Recent Graduate Engagement Committee.
• Supports the Director of College Alumni Programs in supporting the Association of Harvard College Class Secretaries and Treasurers, including the annual meeting, annual reporting, monthly necrology reports, the Quill and Key newsletter, onboarding and training new members, and meetings of the Executive Committee.
• Supports the Director of College Alumni Programs in supporting the Crimson Society Planning Committee and assisting with the execution of Crimson Society programming.
• Provides volunteer training associated with class websites and email tool.
• Provides reporting and volunteer training for HAA-facilitated in-house accounting.
• Assists class volunteers with the creation and deployment of class print and email newsletters
• Coordinates operations for various College Alumni Programs events and programming.
• Maintains the Officers Lounge volunteer resources website.
• Assists staff and volunteers with the management of class Zoom licenses.
• Facilitates communications between the College Alumni Programs team, volunteers, and various University departments,-- working closely with colleagues throughout Alumni Affairs and Development, Harvard College, and the University. --
• Functions as a front-line customer service agent and general information source, staying informed of activity and programs of College Alumni Programs, the HAA, and Harvard College.
• Creates and deploys broadcast communications and web content, in partnership with alumni volunteers and staff , utilizing expertise across various platforms. --
• Collects and maintains data related to alumni and student communication, participation and volunteerism.
• Performs general administrative duties to support the function of the office including answering phones, monitoring shared email accounts, maintaining files and databases, tracking registrations, and preparing correspondence. --
• Contributes to the team's alumni engagement goals by assisting the department in special projects, including some Reunions projects as needed, and accomplishing related duties as required.
• Other duties as needed or required.
• Will be required to work additional evening and weekend hours. Basic Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2--years' full-time related work experience.
  • Must have excellent writing skills, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Proficiency with MS Office required.
  • Capability to master new software applications and technologies required. Additional Qualifications and Skills
    • Bachelor's degree at an accredited university preferred.
    • Proven ability to conscientiously manage multiple tasks with attention to detail simultaneously under deadline pressure with accuracy, efficiency, and humor.
    • Familiarity with alumni or university administration or related transferable experience preferred.
    • Experience with CRM software, basic HTML and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work harmoniously with alumni, students, colleagues, faculty, administrators, and vendors.
    • Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.--
    • Ability to work additional evening and weekend hours. Additional Information This position requires a 3 month orientation and review period.--
      Please include a cover letter with your application.
      
      About Harvard University
      Harvard University, based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, was established in 1636 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. The University is home to over 20,000 students and employs 18,000 people, making us the fifth-largest employer in Massachusetts. Harvard is a special place, filled with diverse, energetic, and talented people who are driven to grow and succeed. By working here, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise.
      
      Why AA&D?
      We are a dedicated team of 400 alumni affairs and development professionals supporting Harvard's advancement activity through roles that include front-line fundraising, alumni and volunteer engagement, technology, events, communications, prospect management and research, business process, talent management and many other areas.
      
      Harvard's Alumni Affairs and Development team inspires and galvanizes alumni, friends, and members of the University community to support Harvard through philanthropy, governance, and active engagement. AA&D believes a workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and our ever-evolving University constituency makes us a stronger and more effective organization. Our goal is to create an environment of respect that values the many talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community, to deliver the strongest possible results by incorporating diverse perspectives into our daily work, and to make AA&D a great place to work for everyone. AA&D strives to live our values of respect, inclusion, trust, collaboration, innovation and sharing of information in our daily interactions and our work.
      
      To learn more about how Harvard supports diversity and inclusion throughout the University please visit the Office for Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at--https://dib.harvard.edu/ .
      
      Discover AA&D and Harvard University Benefits
      • Opportunities for internal advancement
      • Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday pay
      • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits starting on your first day
      • University-funded retirement plans
      • Tuition Assistance Program
      • Transportation benefits to help with your daily commute
      • Health and wellness discounts, memberships and programs Additional benefits can be found at--https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards .
        
        Accommodations:
        Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please let your recruiter know.
        
        Vaccine Requirements:--
        Harvard will require COVID vaccination for all Harvard community members who will have any on-campus presence.--Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University's COVID vaccination requirement and exceptions may be found at the University's "COVID-19 Vaccine Information" webpage:--http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .-- Job Function Alumni Affairs and Development, General Administration We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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