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Assistant Director for Leadership Recognition & Engagement

Boston, MA (Main Campus), USFull-time$49k–$67k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Cultivate and sustain relationships with Northeastern University's distinguished leaders (alumni and students) through strategic planning, event coordination, and advocacy.

Role type

Mid-level alumni relations and engagement specialist

Builds

Exclusive leadership experiences, events, and pathways for honorees to connect with university strategic goals

Domain

Higher education / Alumni relations

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Relationship management, event planning, data analysis, strategic planning, administrative operations

Preferred skills

Higher education experience, proficiency with Ascend and Cvent

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Ascend, Cvent

Responsibilities

Conduct in-person meetings with honorees to understand interests and connect them with opportunities; Plan and coordinate annual Societies of Distinction events including nomination processes; Track and analyze activity participation and outcomes to inform continuous improvement; Ensure accurate completion of administrative responsibilities including meeting follow-up and data entry

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC