Accountable for creation and delivery of programs and events to strengthen alumni connection and engagement for alumni affinity groups, specifically alumni of color, First Generation, OUS, LGBTQ+, Asian/Asian American, and Latinx, among others. Develops programming in ways that enhance understanding of the university, the Third-Century Plan and Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Colgate's DEI initiatives.
Responsible for creating and implementing annual plans that lead to greater alumni participation, innovative and robust programming, and stronger ties between alumni of color and historically marginalized communities and the University, with one another, and with students.
Serve as lead for the Partnership for Racial Progress (PRP), a group of alumni of color who seek to enhance life at the University and promote a sense of community and connection among Colgate graduates.
Responsible for effective identification, recruitment, management, training, stewardship and engagement of volunteers connected to various identity groups including alumni of color, First Generation, OUS, LGBTQ+, Asian/Asian American, and Latinx, among others. Responsible for preparing written briefing documents for engagement opportunities.
Collaborates with the Dean of College division to provide opportunities for alumni to connect with students through Career Services, Colgate's Africana, Latin, Asian, and Native American (ALANA) Cultural Center, and other programs and departments.
Approximately 15 percent of time will be spent supporting affinity and identity groups with reunion celebrations and logistics.
Professional Experience/Qualifications:
A minimum of three years of professional experience in event planning, project management, volunteer management, alumni relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion, student services, and/or related fields.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, strategies and best practices.
Must be able to work collegially and effectively with a diverse group of alumni, students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis.
Experience or aptitude for measuring success and reporting on programs with quantitative and qualitative data.
Comfort with fundraising and fundraising adjacent activities.
Enthusiastic commitment to advancing the University's mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional and/or volunteer experience in educational, advocacy, non-profit and/or related organizations.
Familiarity with alumni relations and/or fundraising.
Education:
Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are gained.
Other Information:
Position provides for the opportunity to work remotely from CT, GA, MA, NJ, OH, RI, VA, and NY without relocation. Work requires collaboration with other team members during standard business hours and may be required, on occasion, to report to our Hamilton, NY campus. Remote arrangements such as this are reviewed annually. The salary for this position is $60,000 – $68,000
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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