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Alumni Relations Coordinator Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Location: New York
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We are a premier international law firm headquartered in New York, currently seeking an Alumni Relations Coordinator with strong interpersonal, organizational and technological skills to assist with the development and operation of a firm-wide alumni relations program.
This position will work directly with the Head of Alumni Relations to track and keep up-to-date information on Davis Polk alumni, draft and post content to the firm’s alumni website including alumni career opportunities, coordinate the exit process for departing attorneys, and assist with the implementation of alumni events and CLE programs. The ideal candidate should have at least two years’ experience in the professional services industry and be comfortable working with large amounts of data using computer programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Regularly research and update information for Davis Polk alumni in the firm’s marketing database program, utilizing Linked In and news reports.
Regularly prepare lists of alumni by location, industry, practice group, etc.
Maintain content on the alumni website, including articles, events, photos, videos, career moves and job postings.
Coordinate the exit process with departing lawyers, including post-departure follow up.
Collaborate with the Events Team, the firm’s internal Conference Services Department and external venues/vendors to plan and execute alumni events.
Coordinate the creation, distribution and analytics tracking of quarterly alumni newsletters.
Maintain information about the Davis Polk alumni program in both printed collateral and the firm internal intranet.
Assist with outreach efforts to alumni – curating opportunities for spotlight articles, speaking engagements, etc.
Assist with new alumni initiatives.
Qualifications/Position Requirements
The ideal candidate is polished, creative, organized, tech savvy and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple work streams.
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written) skills, and computer skills are fundamental.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with clients, alumni, partners, attorneys, and staff at all professional levels to help implement the firm’s alumni program.
Highly professional demeanor, good judgment and can work autonomously.
Law firm and/or financial or professional services experience preferred.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of two years’ experience, preferably involving marketing, communications, or website design/application in a professional environment.
Events experience a plus, such as handling logistics related to round tables, webinars and receptions.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
Knowledge of Contact Relationship Management systems a plus.
Compensation
$70,000 – $75,000
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative and Marketing
Industries
Financial Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Law Practice
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Title: Alumni Relations Coordinator
Company: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Education / Teaching (PR / Communications, Business Administration, Education Administration), Administrative/Clerical (PR / Communications, Business Administration, Education Administration)
