Reunion Class Manager

Reporting to the Associate Director of Reunions, the Reunion Class Manager will be part of the Alumni Relations (AR) Reunions team responsible for ensuring the exceptional execution of Reunions for Harvard Business School. Through a commitment to lifelong learning and engagement, the AR team is at the hub of cultivating and stewarding the alumni community in their affinity and connection to HBS. HBS Reunions are fundamental to this effort. Each year, over 6,200 alumni and their guests come back to campus for 3-4 days to re-engage with section mates, classmates, faculty and the School.

Position Description

• Independently manage and execute an individual portfolio of high level, complex
• Reunion classes Engage with reunion volunteer leaders and committee members to plan and create a meaningful and holistic reunion experience that includes class and section programs and activities
• Provide expertise in coordinating and executing events through the planning, oversight and execution of class related receptions, dinners and events during on-campus reunions
• Recruit and maintain close relations with alumni volunteers to coordinate reunion activities, alumni engagement programs and other related events
• Collaborate closely with Reunion & Leadership Giving Officers in Development to support fundraising efforts
• Manage and implement a portfolio of special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned
• Establish strong working relationship with alumni, volunteers, colleagues, vendors, leaders, and other constituents; act as liaison between reunion classes and HBS
• Engage in operational duties associated with class management including class related budgeting and fee setting
• Responsible for other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required
• 5 years of related experience required

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in event planning, especially working with volunteers.
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and adhere to strict schedules on multiple projects for individual assignments as well as those of the team.
• Able to relate to high-powered alumni constituency with poise and self-confidence.
• Strong professional, interpersonal, team and leadership skills; tactfulness and flexibility in working with diverse population groups.
• Sound judgment based on the ability to analyze problems and develop practical and effective solutions to a variety of problems.
• Detail-oriented and efficient.
• Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change.
• Demonstrated creative and strategic-thinking qualities a plus.
• Ability to work independently, get projects done by enlisting the cooperation of others and manage details.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate others and to work effectively with a team.
• Excellent computer skills relating to the full Microsoft Suite, event management applications, and database reporting tools.
• Must be able and willing to work long hours, and available for evening and weekend work, related to the execution of events.
• Experience in an academic or non-profit environment preferred.

Additional Information

This role is offered as a hybrid (some combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA-based campus 2 days per week. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.

We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage. Harvard University Health Services employees and other health care individuals are also required to be up to date on vaccination as described by the CDC. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University’s COVID-19 Information Website.

A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.