Associate Director, Alumni Clubs and Associations

Company Description

By working at Harvard University you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's mission, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard Business School?

Harvard Business School, located on a 40-acre campus in Boston, was founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University. It is among the world's most trusted sources of management education and thought leadership. For more than a century the School's faculty has combined passion for teaching with rigorous research conducted alongside practitioners at world-leading organizations. Through a dynamic ecosystem of research, learning, and entrepreneurship that includes MBA, Doctoral, Executive Education and Online programs, HBS fosters bold new ideas and collaborative learning networks that shape the future of business.

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Clubs & Associations the Associate Director is a key member of the HBS External Relations, MBA and Doctoral team. The role supports a global network of 100+ Alumni Clubs and Shared Interest Groups led by more than 800 volunteer leaders. The team partners with internal stakeholders and club leaders to provide guidance on club operations, volunteer management, event and program execution, and strategies to strengthen alumni engagement.

HBS’s regional, identity-based, and interest-driven clubs offer programs, networking, and connection opportunities to a global community of more than 93,000 alumni. Through its commitment to lifelong learning and engagement the Alumni Relations team plays a central role in cultivating and stewarding alumni affinity and their ongoing connection to HBS.

Job‑Specific Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director of Clubs & Associations to execute the Clubs Team strategic plan that aligns with overall alumni engagement and EMD priorities. This includes strategic planning, content development, support, and execution to enhance the strategy for the global Clubs & Associations network.
• Collaborate with Director of Clubs & Associations on relationship management with club presidents and board chairs in the School’s top 40 markets. This includes consulting and advising on governance, succession planning, risk assessment, and volunteer management, using qualitative and quantitative data to drive analysis, recommendations, and decisions.
• Strategize and operationalize new ways to improve club governance, operations and management, with a focus simplifying processes for clubs, in collaboration with the Director.
• Work with team to support existing technology platform; assess future technology landscape for Clubs & Associations operations in collaboration with the Director.
• Execute portfolio of high‑level engagement opportunities for enhanced alumni connections and overall ER goals through strong internal partnerships with Development, Donor Relations, Alumni Marketing & Communications, Global Initiatives, HBS Initiatives, MBA, Career & Professional Development, HBS Marketing & Communications, Dean’s Office, and Harvard Alumni Association.
• Develop and oversee engagement metrics and data to measure ROI of the Clubs Team portfolio, as well as the global clubs network, in collaboration with the Clubs & Associations Manager.
• Develop and oversee internal and external communications in collaboration with Alumni, Marketing & Communications and the Clubs Team.
• Manage senior leadership relationships regarding activities related to the Clubs & Associations, for the Dean, Senior Associate Dean, Executive Director, and others with Director oversight; build and maintain relationships with senior colleagues at the Harvard Alumni Association and with peer business schools.
• Manage the Assistant Director and supervise additional staff, students, and/or interns as assigned for specific events, programs, or projects.
• Build trust and collaboration by being present on site and engaging directly with colleagues and constituents.
• This role is responsible for other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Limited travel required; some night and weekend work…