CEMS Alumni Director

Dear all
based on the recent changes in the CEMS Alumni Association the CEMS headquartes is now looking for a new CEMS Alumni Director.
Plase share the job posting with anyone you think may be interested.

Position Overview
The CEMS Alumni Director (CAD) is a new role created whereby a professional manager will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive alumni engagement initiative. Specifically, the CAD will focus on engaging our alumni community (7’700 alumni to date and growing by around 700+ per year), development and execution of a communication strategy for our alumni to ensure high engagement levels of alumni with CEMS. 
In conjunction with the CAA Board, the CAD is responsible to manage the alumni involvement with CEMS in areas such as mentoring, career development, communication, alumni social events, etc. One relevant focus will also enhancement of revenue sources for the CAA.

Responsibilities

• Build a scalable alumni engagement model that maximizes the value of being a member of the CEMS Alumni Association Develop and lead CEMS alumni communications initiatives (via Newsletter, website, magazine, social networks, etc.)
• Ensure that the number of paying members increases year on year in line with the growth of the membership base to achieve and maintain the financial self-sustainability of the CAA
• Support the local committees (LCs) of the CAA in event organization and communication
• Develop a strong, positive network of relationships with key stakeholders of CEMS
• Keep abreast of developments in Alumni Association best practice across the globe
• Ensure the proper maintenance of the CAA Accounts in compliance with the French law
• Sets up the basis for funds raising to ensure financial self sustainability and development of the CAA over time 

Competencies, Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience of at least 5 years in having built or managed a successful project forengaging an alumni or member community, ideally within the business of higher educationenvironment; alternatively the candidate must have been an active member of the CEMS AlumniAssociation
• S/he will have successfully leveraged social networking tools (such as LinkedIn, Facebook,Xing, and Twitter) for community engagement
• Capable of working autonomously per identified and given targets, managing professionalactivities and relationship on a global level
• Proven ability as networker to build meaningful relationships with remote groups andindividuals as well as manage and energize volunteers
• Exceptional ability to communicate, collaborate with and influence at all levels of anorganization
• Self-starter personality with the creativity to launch and manage new initiatives that enhancethe value and connectedness of the alumni community
• Available to travel to CEMS key events and defined meetings; work on evenings andweekends might be required occasionally and on advanced noticed
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent written, spoken communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English (any further language is an advantage, especially French)
• Graduate degree required (master degree is a plus)

Remuneration and Benefits
Competitive (Subject to negotiation) 

Location
Office location: HEC campus, Jouy en Josas (Paris, France). Remote working possible. 

Selection Process
First phone interview with selected CAA Board Members, followed by face-to-face interviews atHEC campus. 

To apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to yannick.migotto@cemsmail.org by March 15th, 2013. Please include “Reference: CEMS Alumni Director Application” as subject.