Executive Director of Alumni Relations
- Employer
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- $200,000.00 - $250,000.00
- Closing date
- Feb 21, 2023
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Fundraising Administration
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the search for an
Executive Director of Alumni Relations.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of the MIT Alumni
Association, the Executive Director of Alumni Relations will
provide leadership and oversight to the Office of Alumni Relations,
planning and executing the strategy and vision related to alumni
engagement. The Executive Director will formulate and implement
comprehensive and innovative Alumni Relations programs and
volunteer support services that utilize the rich and varied
resources of the Institution and offer value to MIT’s nearly
145,000 alumni who are geographically diverse and have a wide array
of personal and professional interests.
The Executive Director will provide direction based upon
significant experience in the area of Alumni Relations, including
understanding the critical impact of alumni and donor relationships
in advancing a leading research university; building credible,
productive relationships with MIT alumni and friends, as well as
with colleagues within Resource Development, the President’s
Office, the Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Vice
Chancellor, Board of Directors, and other senior leadership
throughout the Institute; and bringing energy, vision, and
diplomacy to this position while creating an inclusive and
equitable workplace that represents, supports, empowers, and
celebrates diversity at all levels.
Founded in 1861 to accelerate the nation’s industrial revolution,
MIT has risen over its history to become one of the most elite and
productive higher education institutions in the world. With
ingenuity and drive, its graduates have invented fundamental
technologies, launched new industries, and created millions of
jobs. At the same time, MIT is profoundly global. The Institute’s
community gains tremendous strength as a magnet for talent from
around the world. Through teaching, research and innovation, MIT’s
exceptional community pursues its mission of service to the nation
and the world. Originally located in Boston, MIT moved to Cambridge
in 1916. Offering students opportunities to study and research in
state-of-the-art classrooms, as well as acres of green spaces,
gardens, and playing fields, the campus is home to nearly 12,000
students. A low student-to-faculty ratio promotes intensive
learning that allows students to excel. MIT offers 56 undergraduate
majors and has 50 departments and programs offering graduate
degrees across its five schools. As an institution with a global
reputation, MIT has been home to many internationally prestigious
award winners such as Nobel laureates and MacArthur Fellows to name
a few.
Supporting the Institute’s alumni, the MIT Alumni Association
(MITAA) operates with a vision to “engage and inspire the global
MIT community to make a better world.” It is a network of 145,000
of the most STEM-talented alumni in the world, and the mission of
the MIT Alumni Association is to connect alumni to the Institute
and to each other by offering a range of services and resources to
help alumni strengthen these ties. The MIT Alumni Association is
overseen by a dedicated staff and advised by a diverse Board of
Directors.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's objective is to promote a
workplace of inclusion that welcomes and supports people of varying
backgrounds, different viewpoints, experience, talents, and ideas.
By respecting and valuing differences in race, gender, ethnicity,
age, physical and language abilities, culture, religion, and sexual
orientation, opportunities become numerous. Approaches to
problem-solving and decision-making are multi-dimensional, leading
to success and empowering staff to thrive and do their best work.
MIT is committed not only to meeting the requirements of laws, but
also to creating an atmosphere of civility, collegiality, mutual
respect, and inclusion that stimulates and supports all employees
in their work at MIT.
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience is required for this position as is at least ten years
of direct experience in alumni relations, fundraising, or volunteer
leadership development in a nonprofit setting including four years
of experience supervising staff. MIT considers equivalent
combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All
candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and
education are encouraged to apply. All applications, nominations,
and inquiries are invited. Applications must include a résumé and a
cover letter of interest responsive to the mission of Massachusetts
Institute of Technology as well as the responsibilities and
qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $250,000 annually
based on years of experience.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1243.
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