Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Employer Connections

The Associate Director of Alumni Relations, Career and Professional Development is a professional frontline advancement position reporting to the Senior Director, Alumni Relations, Career & Professional Development. The position is responsible for engaging alumni within their professional capacities to support connections with Tulane, career growth, and professional development for their alumni peers and current students. The incumbent will design, execute and oversee a portfolio of engagement opportunities for , Tulane alumni in all areas related to career and professional development on an annual basis, including the recruitment and management of volunteers; industry specific programming that includes workplace affiliation chapters, internship and full-time job opportunity pipelines, alumni recognition, and networking opportunities; connecting alumni job seekers with alumni volunteers; qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of alumni and other constituents; and the design and implementation of professional development programs and communication strategies. The Associate Director will direct initiatives that create a robust program for the Tulane Alumni Association to advance engagement and philanthropy through alumni activity and engage alumni across a broad spectrum of professional interests. Through in-person, online events and digital platforms, this position will seek to engage new volunteers, identify leadership prospects, and train volunteers about the case for supporting Tulane University.

This position will collaborate closely with annual fund and major gift officers, Advancement Events, and Advancement Communications with the goal of increasing attendance, volunteerism, philanthropy, and overall engagement among Tulane alumni. Additionally, this position will actively collaborate with other campus-wide colleagues, including the Employer Connections team, all career services offices and units, and corporate relations teams.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills required including the ability to manage multiple demands and multiple projects.
• Ability to travel substantially and attend events on weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work independently and within a team structure.
• Ability and commitment to serve as a positive, contributing member of the Advancement team.
• Knowledge of various software programs, such as MS Word and Excel and ease of working with digital platforms.
• Must understand the basic principles and policies of private giving, including confidentiality.
• Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education.
• Bachelor's Degree and 3 - 5 years, volunteer management, direct fundraising, career-related or transferrable experience that includes marketing, admissions, public relations, alumni relations, non-profit management or sales experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years directly related work experience. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and / or certifications may be considered.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and policies of career exploration and ongoing professional development.
• Experience working in recruiting or in an employer / corporate relations role.
• Experience working with non-profit donors preferably in a higher education setting.
• Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education, required.
• Experience using Advance Donor Management Software or similar program for higher education fundraising.