VP, Alumni Relations at Brandeis University

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Alumni Relations, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Leadership, Team Development, Communication, Relationship Building, Political Savvy, Innovation, Fundraising, Stewardship, Collaboration, Engagement, Storytelling, Impact-Driven Programs, Leadership, Inclusivity

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Brandeis University seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as its next Vice President for Alumni Relations, the University’s chief alumni engagement officer. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape and elevate alumni engagement across the Brandeis community, inspiring lifelong connections that reflect the University’s mission, values, and legacy of social justice. Applications are currently being accepted while our review process is underway. We warmly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply early to ensure full consideration. As a key member of the Institutional Advancement leadership team, the Vice President will: Lead and develop the Alumni Relations Unit, fostering a collaborative, results-driven, and high-performance culture. Build and steward relationships with alumni leaders, trustees, and campus partners, serving as the primary university spokesperson for alumni engagement. Design and implement a strategic plan for alumni engagement that includes clear metrics, innovation, and impact-driven programs. Partner on communications strategy to ensure consistent, compelling storytelling and outreach that deepens alumni pride and connection. Create and deliver experiences that advance engagement, volunteer leadership, fundraising, and stewardship. Serve as a senior IA leader, contributing to strategies, policies, and initiatives that drive advancement goals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, advancement, or a related field, including at least 5–8 years in a senior managerial role. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, volunteer leadership, and team development. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and political savvy, with the ability to navigate complex organizations. Deep appreciation for Brandeis’ history, mission, and values, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusive, lifelong alumni engagement. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a politically savvy, intellectually sophisticated, and polished professional who thrives in dynamic environments and brings creativity, innovation, and measurable impact to their work. The successful candidate will be both a collaborative team player and an inspiring leader who enjoys stewarding high-level volunteers and working in partnership across a vibrant campus community. Join Us At Brandeis, alumni engagement is more than a program—it’s a shared mission to sustain lifelong connections and advance the University’s legacy of academic excellence and social justice. If you are a strategic, innovative, and values-driven leader ready to make a transformative impact, we invite you to apply. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class") COME WORK WITH US Brandeis University is a great employer for all the same reasons it is an outstanding university. Its commitment to inclusion, dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to excellence are just a few of the reasons our workplace culture shines bright. We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but expanding it — by recruiting and retaining outstanding employees who share our values and enrich Brandeis University overall. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process are welcome to contact Human Resources at 781-736-4474 or via email, humanresources@brandeis.edu. The health and safety of the Brandeis community is important. While not required, we strongly recommend that employees are fully vaccinated. For additional information feel free to review the Human Resources Office website. Certain positions at Brandeis University may require a background check. To review this policy, visit our website at http://www.brandeis.edu/human-resources/onboarding/index.html

Responsibilities

The Vice President for Alumni Relations will lead and develop the Alumni Relations Unit, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. They will design and implement a strategic plan for alumni engagement, ensuring impactful programs and deepening alumni connections.