Director of Alumni Relations

For the New York or Boston Office of a Global Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, build and execute a plan to create a world class alumni program; work closely with partner co-chairs of the alumni committee to develop the strategy, work plan, and infrastructure necessary to support the program's goals;
• Identify and execute alumni-focused activities that will support the business development goals and objectives specified by the firm; ensure goals are aligned with the firm's strategic plan;
• Plan and execute events, which may include regional or office-specific alumni-only events; ensure that alumni are included in firm seminars and other networking events/receptions;
• Develop career placement services and a referral network; work closely with legal recruiting team to identify opportunities for alumni and associates;
• Develop and execute an external communications plan in coordination with the Communications and PR teams; manage internal marketing that clearly articulates the value, benefits and goals of the program; maintain alumni database and alumni page on website;
• Build a working knowledge of the firm's key clients and industries, as well as the practice groups' services, priorities, and strategy.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree; MBA or JD preferred; 10-15 years of experience in alumni relations within a large professional services firm; experience within the legal industry preferred;
• Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining a robust alumni relations program;
• Executive-level presence, poise and the ability to interact effectively and build relationships with multiple constituents; ability to influence action and achieve results; strong leadership skills;
• Goal-oriented and ability to attain objectives;
• Demonstrated project management skills.