Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Alumni Events and Experiences is responsible for supporting program design, development, and implementation within the Alumni Experiences Team. They will be an instrumental partner to the Associate Director in planning, executing, and evaluating Reunion programming, including major events such as, but not limited to, Campus Dance, Bruno’s Block Party, Bruno’s Pub Night, Reunion Affinity Group events, and Aides and Marshals. 

They will take on leadership roles in organizing and delivering several critical events and services and will provide expertise in event conceptualization, execution, and staffing. By doing so, they will ensure the success of the Reunion program and ultimately contribute to a more fulfilling alumni experience. They will also manage and provide direction to more than 10 reunion seasonal/temporary team members that support Reunion.
 

The Assistant Director will also support the development and implementation of an Awards and Recognition program that identifies and honors exceptional contributions and achievements of Brown Alumni and volunteers. The Assistant Director will lead all program aspects, from the nomination process to the selection criteria and formal recognition, ensuring that each step is executed efficiently and effectively.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 4 years experience in event planning or related fields, such as project management, higher education, and/or nonprofit.

Required Qualifications

• Experience executing virtual and/or hybrid and using the latest technology and virtual event tools events required.

• Experience in and knowledge of meeting and event planning principles, requirements, procedures, and available resources.

• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google suite of tools, experience with web and email technology, experience using databases, ability to learn new technology quickly. Proficiency with Zoom.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience collaborating across a team and ability to build productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends and travel domestically as needed for events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing temporary staff, contractors, student workers, etc. highly desired.

• Knowledge of Brown University and/or experience in a higher education is a plus.

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.

• Extremely detail-oriented while always keeping an eye toward the larger goals of each event and demonstrated commitment to maintaining the highest standards.

• Ability to problem-solve quickly and think clearly under pressure is critical.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and time management skills required. Proficiency with developing and managing tasks, timelines, and workflows to completion.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with competing priorities and shifting deadlines.

• Demonstrated professional, customer-service oriented and positive attitude.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-08-21

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director, Alumni Events and Experiences

Department:

Alumni Relations

Grade:

Grade 10