Role OverviewThis full-time non-exempt position reports to the Associate Director, Reunions and Classes. The position works in close partnership with the Alumni Affairs and Development Events team, as well as with alumni, students, faculty, senior administration, and administrative personnel in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment. The Alumni Relations Assistant supports reunion and class engagement activities for alumni ranging from undergraduates to the eldest alumni.
What You Will Do
Staffs Reunion Weekend in late May/early June, providing customer assistance to alumni and being available on-site in Cambridge for event support. Provides administrative support to the officers on the team, including taking meeting notes, pulling alumni lists, and arranging Zoom meetings.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in person and on the phone. They will be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment and be available to work certain events/campus activities, such as Reunions each Spring, and participate in department retreats that are taking place on campus in Cambridge, MA.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' relevant experience preferred
- Weekend and evening event work required (can be significant during spring reunions in late May/early June)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in person and on the phone
- Required presence in office during final reunion planning and execution (April to June)
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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