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. Responsible for developing 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.

Accountable for creative programming and management of Regional Club Leaders serving clubs around the world including the planning and execution of signature regional club programs, including Colgate Day. Responsible for effective recruitment, management, training, and engagement of regional club leaders.

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 Advancement liaison to the Office of Equity and Diversity and 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.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

A minimum of two years of professional experience in event planning, project management, volunteer management, alumni engagement, 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
Staffing the annual Reunion weekend is a requirement of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional and/or volunteer experience in educational, advocacy, non-profit and/or related organizations
Experience and/or familiarity with alumni engagement and/or fundraising in a higher education setting
Appointment at the associate director level requires a minimum of four years of professional experience in event planning, project management, volunteer management, engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, student services and/or related fields

Education:

Bachelor's degree required.

Other Information:

Diversity Statement Requirement:
Colgate has a diverse student, faculty, staff, and alumni population representing a variety of races, gender identities, social economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan presents a framework for continuing the creation of an inclusive campus and engaging the Colgate community in this effort in the years ahead.

Please describe how you would connect and work with a diverse community. The statement can be any length (e.g. paragraph or page). You can upload the statement under the Diversity Statement document heading. For information on how to write a diversity statement, see our Guidance on Crafting Diversity Statements.

EEO Statement:

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.

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