Newcomb Institute
Location: New Orleans, LA
SummaryThe Associate Director of Alumnae Relations serves as a key member of the Newcomb Institute's external engagement team, responsible for cultivating and expanding meaningful connections among Newcomb College alumnae, Newcomb Institute graduates, and Tulane alumni committed to gender equity and women's empowerment.Reporting to the Director of Development and working collaboratively with the student engagement team and Advancement, this position leads strategies that grow alumnae participation, volunteer engagement, and philanthropic support. The Associate Director also leads collaboration with the Newcomb Institute Communications team to promote Newcomb Alumnae Association (NAA) events, alumnae relations initiatives, and the NAA newsletter.This position requires initiative, creativity, and strong collaboration within a dynamic team environment that blends history, research, and community engagement.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:-Collaborative team player with a self-starter mindset, who can thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
-Demonstrated success in relationship management, event planning, and volunteer or donor engagement.
-Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
-Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
-Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite and digital engagement tools.
-Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
-Capacity to work evenings and weekends for university and alumnae events.
-Demonstrated success in relationship management, event planning, and volunteer or donor engagement.
-Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
-Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
-Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite and digital engagement tools.
-Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
-Capacity to work evenings and weekends for university and alumnae events.
Required Education and/or Experience:- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in alumni relations, development, external affairs, or community engagement.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in alumni relations, development, external affairs, or community engagement.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in higher education or nonprofit alumni relations and advancement.
- Knowledge of volunteer leadership development and donor cultivation.
- Familiarity with gender equity, women's empowerment, or social impact research.
- Experience in higher education or nonprofit alumni relations and advancement.
- Knowledge of volunteer leadership development and donor cultivation.
- Familiarity with gender equity, women's empowerment, or social impact research.
Compensation Information
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How to Apply: This position will close on 02/02/2026
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
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