WHO WE ARE TODAY

With over 34,000 students, 4,000 faculty, and over 377,000 alumni worldwide, Boston University is one of the world's prominent large, urban research universities--a rapidly evolving, remarkably diverse, exceptionally engaged, and broad institution that encompasses the liberal arts, sciences and engineering, the fine arts, and the professions.

Under the leadership and direction of President Robert A. Brown, BU has made the choices necessary to thrive and grow. Launched in September 2012, The Campaign for Boston University reached record breaking success, thanks to a dedicated, creative, and diverse staff. BU's Development & Alumni Relations top leadership includes outstanding individuals recruited from some of the best institutions in the world.

As we look to our exciting future and continued growth, we invite you to join our effort in helping the next generation of deserving students from around the world gain access to a BU education, and helping our outstanding faculty and researchers add to the world's store of knowledge.

SENIOR ALUMNI RELATIONS ASSOCIATE - PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Alumni Relations at Boston University is a key component of the Campaign for Boston University. Responsible for connecting with, engaging, and helping foster lifetime connections with the 300,000 Boston University Alumni across the globe, Alumni Relations is the first point of contact for alums looking to reconnect or engage with their alma mater.

JOB SCOPE

The Senior Alumni Relations Associate for Programs & Events is responsible for providing support in the planning and operations of global events, including Alumni Weekend, Global Days of Service, and winter activities (BU vs. BC Pre-Game and Ice Skating Events). This position is also responsible for providing in-depth data analysis, registration pages, management of web site pages, and event data entry. Reports directly to the Director Alumni Programs and Events.

Essential Functions - with percentages

• Provides support for Alumni Weekend events directed by the Director Alumni Programs and Events. Responsibilities include: creation and distribution of marketing materials; ongoing website maintenance, including creating and managing registration pages; copywriting and copyediting for print and digital marketing pieces; building and testing email templates; building and managing queries and lists for all print and digital marketing; managing invoices; overseeing third-party relationships in regards to event materials and rentals; designing and editing indoor and outdoor signage for events; assisting with social media calendar and scheduling; managing registration system and overseeing student workers with daily tracking and incomplete registrations; managing payments to on campus partners through ISRs and FSRs, credit card transactions, shopping carts, and expense reports; Also assists alumni who have questions or need help registering for events . 50%
• Provides support for Global Days of Service directed by the Director Alumni Programs and Events. Responsibilities include: ongoing website design and maintenance, including creating and managing registration pages; copywriting, copyediting, building, and testing email templates; building and managing queries and lists for email and social media marketing; managing invoices; overseeing third-party relationships in regards to event materials; assisting with social media calendar and scheduling; managing registration system and overseeing student workers with daily tracking and incomplete registrations; managing daily FedEx shipments for GDS sites (domestic and international); providing post-event in-depth analysis of events, event registrants and event attendees to oversee patterns and trends. Also assists alumni who have questions or need help registering for events. 30%
• Provides support for events (BU vs. BC Pre-Game, Ice Skating) as directed by the Director Alumni Programs and Events. Responsibilities include: ongoing website design and maintenance, including creating and managing registration pages; copywriting and copyediting for digital marketing pieces; building and testing email templates; building and managing queries and lists for all digital marketing; managing invoices; overseeing third-party relationships in regards to event materials (space reservations, photography, rentals, catering, parking, student groups, staffing, facilities, etc.); designing and editing indoor and outdoor signage for events; assisting with social media calendar and scheduling; managing registration system and overseeing student workers with daily tracking and incomplete registrations; managing payments to on campus partners through ISRs and FSRs, credit card transactions, shopping carts, and expense reports; providing post-event in-depth analysis of events, event registrants. Also assists alumni who have questions or need help registering for events. 10%
• Provides support to the Assistant Directors for school-based alumni relations (currently 2 positions). Support will include creation of registration pages, preparing event materials and event kits, scheduling of e-mails. 10%

This position requires evening, weekend work, and all other duties as assigned.