1. Directs, monitors, and assesses needs and directs the application of resources of an administrative University office dealing with one or more major functional areas. 2. Directs and implements solutions to problems that are routine to complex in nature and that affect multiple functional areas of responsibility. 3. Plans and/or participates in planning University activities on a long-term basis to comply with University goals and objectives. 4. Establishes and implements consistent university-wide policies in multiple functional areas of responsibility. 5. Ensures that University office policies and procedures are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. 6. Develops and monitors goals and objectives for managerial and professional staff in compliance with University strategies. 7. Directs a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education: Experience with higher education, nonprofits, alumni relations or related field. Familiarity with advancement systems, such as CRM databases and online engagement platforms. Familiarity with event registration and reporting software. Knowledge of the Law School and its academic and alumni programs.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Experience with higher education, nonprofits, alumni relations or related field. Familiarity with advancement systems, such as CRM databases and online engagement platforms. Familiarity with event registration and reporting software. Knowledge of the Law School and its academic and alumni programs.
Required Skill/ability 5: Self-motivated. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Proven supervisory skills.
Posting Position Title: Associate Director 1
Required Skill/ability 3: Innovative, strategic thinker. Strong analytical skills. Excellent organization, accuracy, attention to detail. Financial acumen. Demonstrated flexibility and agility in responding to changing demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work creatively and to keep priorities aligned while maintaining professionalism and a sense of humor.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
University Job Title: Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Required Skill/ability 1: Demonstrated success in developing and managing programs. Demonstrated ability in event planning. Sound judgment regarding need for consultation vs. independent decision-making. Ability to prioritize and meet competing responsibilities and manage timelines with multiple stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to mobilize a team around shared goals.
Required Skill/ability 4: Superior oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability with print and digital communications for large audiences in a variety of formats. Experience with social media platforms and event registration and reporting software. Excellent technical skills.
Required Skill/ability 2: Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to build productive relationships with a range of individuals including alumni, faculty members, and staff. Ability to engage with diverse audiences across spectrums of age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, profession, geographic location, etc.
Bachelor's Degree in related field and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Internal Number: 64784BR
About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
