Location:Remote, United States- Must Reside on the East Coast
Travel Requirements: Travel 1x/quarter to Virginia Beach, VA. Headquarters
General Description
Operation Smile Student Programs empowers youth globally through advocacy, education, leadership and service. The Director, Alumni Programs, plays a pivotal role in cultivating and nurturing relationships with our student alumni. This position offers a unique opportunity to build a robust alumni database, foster engagement through various platforms, and contribute to the growth of our global network.
Essential Functions
Create and maintain a comprehensive database of student alumni, starting from the high school graduating class of 1985.
Manage and curate content for the Student Alumni LinkedIn and other social media platforms to foster meaningful connections.
Establish diverse engagement opportunities, including chaperoning students on programs, mentoring, and collaborating with workplaces for partnerships.
Lead the establishment of Regional Junior Boards, organizing monthly meetings, small networking events, and an annual fundraiser.
Collaborate with the AVP of Student Programs to evaluate and refine strategies for alumni alignment with current and future programming.
Collaborate with undergraduate university programs to track and connect with young professionals, planning events across the US.
Foster connections with graduate students and their schools in medical, dental, speech, nutrition, and psychology fields.
Work with Global Director and LAC Associate to establish international junior boards outside the US, encouraging alumni-organized events.
Collaborate with the Development staff to align donors with impactful student alumni projects.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Prior experience in fundraising and development preferred.
Minimum of 10 years working within a university student alumni capacity.
Characteristics/Skills Required
Comfortable engaging with college / high school students, young professionals, and established individuals.
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and adept at multitasking with strong time management skills.
Creative, unafraid to explore new approaches, and purpose driven.
Strong work ethic, a team player, and an effective listener.
A willingness to travel and work irregular hours as needed.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Comfortable driving a 15-passenger van.
Previous involvement with Operation Smile is highly preferred.
Comfortable speaking in front of large groups.
Highly motivated, self-directed and a problem solver
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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