Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with MIT in its search for an Executive Director of Alumni Relations.
Reporting to the CEO of the MIT Alumni Association, the Executive Director of Alumni Relations will lead and oversee the Office of Alumni Relations, planning and executing strategy and vision related to alumni engagement. The Executive Director will develop and implement comprehensive and innovative alumni relations programs and volunteer support services that leverage the institution’s rich and diverse resources to provide value to MIT’s nearly 145,000 alumni of nearly 145,000 geographically diverse alumni with a wide range of personal and professional interests.
The Executive Director will provide guidance based on significant experience in the field of alumni relations, including understanding the critical impact of alumni and donor relations in advancing a leading research university; with MIT alumni and friends, as well as with Resource Development, the Office of the President, and the Office of the President , the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, the Board of Trustees, and other senior leadership across the College; and bring energy, vision, and diplomacy to the position, while creating an inclusive and equitable workplace that represents, Support, empower and celebrate diversity.
Founded in 1861 to accelerate the nation’s Industrial Revolution, MIT has emerged throughout its history as one of the most elite and productive institutions of higher education in the world. With ingenuity and drive, its graduates invent fundamental technologies, start new industries and create millions of jobs. At the same time, MIT is deeply global. As a magnet for talent from around the world, the Institute’s community gains enormous strength. Through teaching, research, and innovation, MIT’s preeminent community pursues its mission of service to the nation and the world. Originally located in Boston, MIT moved to Cambridge in 1916. Offering students the opportunity to study and research in state-of-the-art classrooms and acres of parkland, gardens and sports fields, the campus is home to nearly 12,000 students. A low student-to-teacher ratio promotes intensive learning, allowing students to excel. MIT offers 56 undergraduate majors and 50 departments and programs offering graduate degrees in its five schools. As a world-renowned institution, MIT has produced many internationally renowned award winners, such as Nobel Prize winners and MacArthur Fellows.
The MIT Alumni Association (MITAA) supports the Institute’s alumni with the vision of “engaging and inspiring the global MIT community to create a better world.” A network of 145,000 of the world’s most talented alumni in STEM, the mission of the MIT Alumni Association is to help alumni strengthen these connections and connect alumni to the Institute and to each other by providing a range of services and resources. The MIT Alumni Association is overseen by dedicated staff and advised by a diverse Board of Directors.
MIT’s goal is to promote an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, talents, and ideas. Opportunities are made possible by respecting and valuing differences in race, gender, ethnicity, age, physical and language ability, culture, religion and sexual orientation. The approach to problem solving and decision making is multidimensional and can lead to success and enable employees to thrive and do their best. MIT is committed not only to meeting legal requirements, but also to fostering an atmosphere of civility, cooperation, mutual respect, and inclusion that inspires and supports all employees in their work at MIT.
The position requires a combination of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and experience with at least ten years of direct experience in alumni relations, fundraising, or nonprofit volunteer leadership development, including four years of staff supervisory experience. MIT considers an equivalent combination of experience and education for certain jobs. We encourage all candidates who believe they have equivalent experience and education to apply. All applications, nominations and inquiries are welcome. Applications must include a resume and a cover letter that respond to MIT’s mission and the responsibilities and qualifications set forth in the prospectus.
Based on years of experience, the annual salary range for this position is $200,000 to $250,000.
To apply for this position, please visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1243.