Senior Assistant Director, Program Development and Engagement Events - Military veterans preferred

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Director, the Senior Assistant Director will collaborate with the Director on flagship events to engage the alumni and family communities through thoughtful and strategic programming. The Senior Assistant Director is responsible for the execution and follow-up for all flagship events under the guidance of the Director while assisting as a liaison with key campus partners and outside vendors to ensure the success of these large-scale events. The Senior Assistant Director will collaborate with the Director on presidential and signature events domestically and internationally, as well as work on special projects that further the mission of Bentley alumni and family engagement and advancement. Provides operational support and reviews and enhances processes and programs in support of this work.

Essential Duties

• Flagship Events: Collaborates on the planning, execution and post-event processes for all flagship events including, but not limited to, Reunion, Falcon Weekend and the Bentley Alumni Conference, as well as making suggestions for in-person, hybrid and virtual formats.

• Presidential/Signature Events: Collaborates on the planning, execution and post-event processes for presidential events and signature events that take place domestically and internationally to engage the broader Bentley community.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Assists with collaboration of departments across campus early and often when planning events in order to showcase the vibrant and diverse campus culture and ensure all stakeholders are informed about and involved in relevant programming.

• Regularly assess programs via metrics and benchmarking with similar institutions.

• Assists the Director with short and long-term strategic planning and execution, staff and budgetary management.

• Works with the Advancement Communications team to help conceive and design marketing strategies to promote engagement, events and programs.

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• 2 years of alumni engagement and/or development experience, or equivalent transferable experience.

• Ability to travel to regions across the country.

• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.

• Experience planning and executing large-scale events of 300+ attendees.

• Demonstrate creative planning, organizational, and project management skills; self-motivated and able to set priorities and manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

• Collaborative and collegial approach to working with teams; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail with demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment

• Typical office setting with extensive sitting and computer work.

• Ability to travel within and outside of campus for work related events and meetings.

• This role offers a flexible work arrangement, combining in-person attendance with remote work. On-site presence is required based on business needs, team collaboration, or scheduled meetings. Scheduling specifics will be determined in conjunction with the manager. As with any flexible arrangement, this is subject to change based on business needs.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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