Job Details

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

Position Number: 9789081
Location: Boston, United States
Position Type: Alumni Associations and Services

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

Job Description
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
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Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26501032170818
Posted Date
8/26/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 48
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$71,925.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$93,375.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at the School serves as a key member of the Alumni Relations team, contributing to strategies that expand a culture of engagement, participation, and philanthropy for a diverse alumni and student population across MD, PhD and Master's programs. The primary responsibilities are to build lasting relationships and develop and manage strategies to encourage student and alumni participation (attendance and philanthropy) and recruit and steward volunteers. The position works collaboratively with the School Development team, Boston University's central Alumni Relations, Communications and Engagement (ARCE) team, School leadership and various departments to strengthen connections between the School with alumni and students while advancing engagement and fundraising goals.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree with 3 years professional experience in alumni relations, higher education advancement or related donor/stakeholder engagement roles, 2+ years of management experience.
Demonstrated experience within an academic health professions educational setting preferred
Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple programs, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
Proven experience in developing good working relationships up, down and across an organization, and in strong verbal and written communication with a broad range of audiences
Commitment to relationship building and stakeholder management
Event management, project coordination and demonstrated ability to effectively motivate, train and support colleagues and volunteers
Data analysis and reporting
Able to work independently and collaboratively on a team
Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends and willingness to travel
Technical expertise in Microsoft Office and alumni database management

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $71,925.00-$93,375.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317219