Based in New York City and reporting to the Executive Director, this role manages alumni events and university programs throughout the Northeast. This individual plans events that align with university priorities, including student/recent graduate engagement, career services, donors, affinity groups, and lifelong learning. This includes program conceptualization, venue scouting, logistics, creation of "run of show" documents, and on-site execution of events. Manage event contracts, vendors, and related processes in regional locations as needed. S/He partners with colleagues based in colleges/schools/units on the development and implementation of programming that highlights programs, faculty, and other strategic priorities. This role manages online platforms/communities and social media channels to support alumni engagement, connectivity, and philanthropy.
This individual develops strong collaborative relationships with university alumni, friends, students, family, and campus colleagues. S/He serves as a front-line staff member who can answer alumni questions about Northeast alumni offerings, with the goal of deepening alumni engagement. Additionally, this position will assist with major events on the Syracuse, NY campus. The position may require working outside of normal business hours.
The Division of Advancement & External Affairs expresses a shared mission that is collaborative, trusted, respectful, future-focused and is aligned with the overall University. All current and new employees embrace and demonstrate dedication to promoting shared values in an inclusive work culture to propel the future of advancement operations in their everyday work.