Assistant Director, International Alumnae Relations & Development

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

The estimated start for this position is Jan 2025.

Job Summary

In coordination with the Director of International Alumnae Relations and Development and other alumnae relations and development staff assigned to international territories, develop and implement a comprehensive, campus-wide, strategic plan to increase participation and philanthropic support from non-U.S. constituencies including alumnae, parents and friends. Work in close collaboration with The Smith Fund and other departments (including the Global Studies Center, Admissions and Career Services) to execute a holistic international strategy that encompasses communications, giving, engagement, and travel, ensuring that Smith's international outreach activities are integrated in deliberate and responsive ways. Coordinate on campus, in country, and virtual programming for international alums, students and parents.

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Essential Functions

Program Management (55%)

• Collaborate on the development of an overall strategy to engage constituents outside of the United States that is focused on strategic geographic regions and is integrated with the overall regional alumnae relations and development objectives.
• When appropriate, plan for and accompany Smith leadership on trips abroad.
• As part of the overall regional development strategy, design and implement engagement, cultivation, and solicitation strategies for annual and leadership giving to build an enlarged and philanthropically-minded base of donors abroad.
• Design and implement communications for international constituents, including outreach and direct marketing materials (e.g. country/region-specific newsletters and emails), social media and website.
• Serve as a coordinator on behalf of International Alumnae Relations and Development to international alumnae networks, groups, and clubs.
• Support international volunteers to coordinate Smith trips and activities.
• Coordinate closely with the Alum Relations events team to plan, execute and extend invitations to international community members to events around the world.
• Analyze and review data to identify key markets, areas of success, and potential for growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues in devising and implementing programs to increase international giving participation.
• Contribute to related funding proposals for prospective donors and stewardship communications.

Fundraising Responsibilities (40%)

• Solicit international prospects in support of the Smith Fund and other fundraising priorities.
• Expand global engagement and participation in the college's annual fundraising efforts, focusing on not only increasing overall contributions but also on increasing the percentage of international alums who give and the diversity of countries represented in giving.
• Become fluent and knowledgeable about the college, its fundraising priorities, practices and procedures, its strategic plan and future vision, its values and its history. Articulate these persuasively and compellingly to individuals and groups.
• Coordinate Monthly International Gift Thank yous, End of Calendar and Fiscal Year giving solicitation outreach emails/calls
• Promptly record contact reports and carry out other essential follow up activities such as expressing thanks.
• Ensure accurate assistance with documentation of prospect strategies, solicitation plans and contacts and their entry into the college's prospect management system.
• Collaborate effectively with frontline fundraisers, Donor Relations, Gift Planning, the Smith Fund and class managers to ensure effective, individualized strategies for international alums.
• Participate in departmental training, college-wide programming and other initiatives to understand the college and its history, values, priorities and constituencies.

Other Functions (5%)

• Participate in team meetings, task forces and committees as required.
• Back up other staff needs as necessary.
• Perform related duties as required.
• All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor's degree plus 2-3 year's minimum relevant experience.
• Interest in developing expertise in cross-cultural communications and global current affairs.
• Willingness to interact with international alums and others during non-typical hours when required by major time zone differences.
• Ability to travel/work evenings and weekends when occasionally required.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a nonprofit environment, preferably higher education.

Skills

• Must be a team player, while also able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems and get results with colleagues across campus and around the world.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse population including alums, students, parents, faculty, staff, donors, and vendors outside the college.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient use of Google suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with donor databases/CRM tools or ability to learn such quickly.
• E-mail marketing and social media experience are preferred
• Sensitivity to non-U.S. issues and perspectives, and appreciation for understanding diverse cultures and current global affairs.

Additional Information

Non-standard work hours and travel required with this role.

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule after an initial onboarding period.

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Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

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