Director of Alumni Affairs, Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy

Director of Alumni Affairs

Cornell University - Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

Ithaca, NY | Hybrid Role

Join Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy in a pivotal leadership role shaping alumni engagement and institutional advancement. As Director of Alumni Affairs, you'll develop and execute innovative strategies to connect distinguished alumni with the school's mission of advancing public policy education, research, and public engagement.

About the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, launched in 2021, brings together the university's extensive public policy expertise under one academic home, offering comprehensive education from undergraduate through doctoral levels. Our faculty's global perspective and interdisciplinary approach drives innovative solutions to pressing policy challenges across areas of excellence including data science, environmental sustainability, health policy, and social inequality. The school's institutes and programs extend our impact through cutting-edge scholarship and meaningful public engagement. As a hub for policy research and education, we're committed to addressing systemic inequities and developing evidence-based solutions for complex societal challenges.

The Opportunity

Lead a dynamic alumni engagement program that bridges the past, present, and future of the Brooks School. You'll create meaningful connections between accomplished alumni and today's scholars while supporting the school's strategic priorities through:

• Designing and executing high-impact events and programs that showcase faculty research and student achievements
• Building and managing influential volunteer networks and advisory boards
• Developing targeted engagement strategies for diverse alumni populations
• Overseeing alumni communications and publications
• Collaborating with development colleagues to strengthen the donor pipeline

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience in alumni relations, development, or related field
• Proven track record in events management and volunteer leadership
• Excellence in relationship-building and strategic communications
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work some evenings/weekends for events and willingness to travel approximately 2 nights a month.

Rewards and Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health care options
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Generous retirement contributions
• Leave provisions including three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays
• Impressive educational benefits including tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program
• Learn more about benefit opportunities

This position is based in Ithaca, NY with hybrid work arrangements.

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