Alumni and Community Relations Director

New York, NY

Summary
The firm is seeking an Alumni and Community Relations Director to lead two strategic priorities – Alumni Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility. This role drives alumni engagement through programming and initiatives while developing and executing the firm’s CSR strategy by creating opportunities for lawyers, Business Professionals, alumni and clients to engage in impactful community outreach efforts. The Director also leads external client substantive programming, partnering with key stakeholders to deliver impactful learning sessions that strengthen client relationships. The Director reports to the Chief Professional Development Officer and works collaboratively across departments including legal practice groups, Business Development, Firm and Client Events, Legal Talent Management, the Client Value Team, and Professional Responsibility. This position is based in New York on a hybrid (4 days in office) schedule.

Responsibilities
Alumni Relations

Develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that maintains meaningful connections with former attorneys

Build and maintain relationships with alumni across industries, seniority levels, and geographic locations

Identify opportunities to leverage alumni relationships for business development, recruiting, and firm reputation

Lead Alumni Relations team and collaborate with broader Professional Development department to develop and implement new initiatives

Alumni Programming & Offerings

Design and implement alumni programming including networking events, educational panels, career development workshops, and social gatherings

Manage alumni communications including newsletters, event invitations, and firm updates

Coordinate firm-wide and practice group-specific alumni initiatives

Work with firm’s Career Development team to connect alumni with in-house positions at client organizations

Database & Communications

Track and analyze alumni career paths and engagement metrics

Oversee alumni database management and data integrity

Develop targeted communications strategies for different alumni segments

Collaborate with Marketing on alumni-related content and storytelling

Client Programming Development

Oversee a small team responsible for building and managing client training relationships

Build relationships with client legal departments, learning & development teams, and general counsels to identify opportunities to expand client programming relationships

Partner with practice groups, Client Value Team and Business Development to identify client training needs and ensure content stays current and aligned with client relationship strategies

Oversee the on-demand programming library accessible online to clients and alumni

Corporate Social Responsibility & Volunteer Initiatives
Program Development

Support the firm’s corporate social responsibility and volunteer initiatives

Develop strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations aligned with firm values

Design volunteer opportunities that engage employees across offices and seniority levels as well as clients

Event Coordination

Plan and execute firm-wide and office-specific volunteer events

Manage nonprofit relationships including communications, event logistics, and impact measurement

Coordinate employee participation and track volunteer hours and impact

Strategic Partnerships

Identify and cultivate relationships with charitable organizations

Manage nonprofit partnerships including board service, sponsorships, and recognition opportunities

Align volunteer initiatives with firm priorities, client and employee interests

Communications & Engagement

Promote volunteer opportunities and celebrate employee participation

Track and report on community impact metrics

Collaborate with Marketing to share community engagement stories internally and externally

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; JD, advanced degree, or relevant professional certification preferred

7-10+ years of experience in alumni relations, professional development, client services, or related fields, preferably in legal or professional services

Demonstrated success managing complex programs and building strategic relationships

Exceptional project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders

Compensation
Salary: $225,000.00 to $275,000.00 plus bonus.

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