Assistant Director, Alumni Regional Networks (Finance)

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About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Alumni Regional Networks, the responsibilities of the Assistant Director, Alumni Regional Networks include overseeing outreach and alumni involvement in regional programs; developing annual and long-term strategic and alumni program planning in collaboration with a variety of campus colleagues; and managing and cultivating alumni volunteers. The Assistant Director, Alumni Regional Networks will work closely with colleagues across Development and Alumni Relations to ensure quality programming is offered in a wide range of locations both inside and outside of Houston.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a positive attitude and professional demeanor who is able to cultivate meaningful relationships while simultaneously coordinating multiple projects.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Must possess (or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with no more than three moving violations and/or at fault accidents within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of related professional experience, including experience in one or more of these areas: managing volunteers, large-scale event management, relationship cultivation, program development, or other related experience

Skills:

• Ability to learn new strategies
• Ability to cultivate and manage alumni volunteers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Data analysis skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and tactfully
• Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
• High level of maturity and emotional intelligence with capability of exercising good judgment
• Ability to quickly understand and remember details about alumni/donors and projects to which they are assigned

Preferences:

• 2+ years of professional experience in the following:
• volunteer and event management
• using and working with database information systems
• working in alumni relations, development, or volunteer management in a college or university setting
• Experience in nonprofit or higher education environment
• Experience using Blackbaud CRM or similar alumni/donor database system

Essential Functions:

• Develops, contacts, and maintains relationships with alumni, faculty, students, staff, and vendors
• Recruits faculty and volunteers to facilitate their participation in alumni programs and events
• Develops and implements a range of alumni events, programs, and services
• Coordinates operational and logistical planning of alumni events, activities, outreach efforts, and event registration
• Maintains calendars on events including arranging meetings, travel, and document preparation
• Produces reports and analyzes the performance of alumni programs and services
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions:

• This position requires approximately 30% travel and the ability to work nights and weekends as needed
• In addition to having frequent contact with various offices on campus (including the President's and Provost's Offices), the incumbent has extensive contact with Rice alumni and frequent contact with internal and external vendors

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