ALUMNI RELATIONS (UA-ALUM-IUBLA)

The Indiana University Alumni Association 's (IUAA) mission is to activate and support the global alumni network of more than 750,000 IU graduates - encouraging alumni to grow a lifelong connection with Indiana University, and inspiring their ongoing generosity toward each other and the university.

As we pursue our mission, a core set of values guides our approach:

Collaboration | We work together to achieve common goals.

Commitment | We serve each other, our alumni and the university with professionalism and integrity.

Inclusion | We work to create an inclusive culture that is committed to diversity, belonging, and equity.

Pride | We share and celebrate the best of the past, present, and future of IU.

As we undertake our mission of activating and supporting the global alumni network, we have three priorities that guide our work. Each of these priorities is supported by strategies that direct our efforts in the years to come.

Cultivate belonging | To ensure a welcoming, equitable, diverse, and inclusive community, we will challenge discrimination and our inherent biases.

Deepen alumni loyalty | To build the alumni community, we will learn how alumni identify with IU and each other, and then offer relevant experiences that encourage stronger commitment.

Strengthen alumni relations across IU | We will collaborate with IU stakeholders and support efforts to engage more deeply with their alumni audiences.

The IUAA activates IU's powerful global network through live and virtual events, volunteer opportunities, scholarship programs, compelling IU content, and seriously fun traditions.

Additionally, the association develops and supports volunteer leadership, serves as a voice for alumni as the university evolves, and provides lifelong learning opportunities.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Seeks out, researches, evaluates, and delivers enriching professional development content that meets the needs of IU Alumni. Revises and continues to develop a robust series and menu of program initiatives in the arena of Alumni Career and Professional Development that aligns with IUAA strategic plan, mission, goals and outcomes.
• Recruits career coaches to work with Alumni clients and serves as liaison with external coaches to maintain relationships and clarify expectations through service agreements.
• Provides curated list of resources and individual and group training opportunities to IU Alumni audiences including the Regional Campuses for students and alumni in the areas of professional development, career planning, occupational self-assessment, personal/professional branding, job and internship searches, resume and cover letter writing and interview practice.
• Cultivates and maintains strong collaborative relationships with employers, corporate partners and a diverse group of organizations and community leaders to identify needs, opportunities and programs for students, recent graduates, and alumni, through facilitation of Alumni Professional Development services, trainings and coaching.
• Collaborates with schools, units and campus partners to provide updates and encourage students and recent graduates to embrace the essential professional development resources available through an being an IUAA member.
• Monitors program budget, maintain records and prepare reports and analysis of program effectiveness.

General Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and implements programs or events, including the creation of materials to promote these events.
• Provides staff communications and serves as liaison to program participants, collaborators in other units, community partners, vendors and the public; approves staff purchase requests; arranges staff travel, accommodations, and research activities.
• Provides mechanisms, training, and advice on a variety of issues such as budget management software and advanced strategies for timely spending of grant funds.
• Mentors, serves as a resource and provides guidance to team staff members as needed.
• Constructs and administers program budgets and approves spending. Tracks progress on deliverables, analyzes data on projected spending and prepares reports for higher management and funding sources.
• Keeps abreast of best practices to recommend policies and procedures that deliver a quality program experience.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in related field

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Preferred

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Understanding of the role of an Alumni Association and University Advancement
• Demonstrates leadership experience in program management and development

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Occasional travel is required.

Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center
1000 East 17th Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47408-1521

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

$48,000 - $51,000 annually

Works evening and weekends as needed

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Program Management

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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