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The Associate Director of Alumni Programs will lead the Rock Center’s alumni and practitioner engagement strategy, with a strong emphasis on founder development, network development, venture connectivity, and ecosystem activation. This role will focus on building a dynamic platform that connects entrepreneurial alumni, students, faculty, and venture leaders to catalyze new ventures and amplify the School’s impact.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy in collaboration with the Director of the Rock Center and Alumni Relations
Partner with Alumni Marketing & Communications and HBS Marketing & Communications to drive outreach and engagement
Lead program measurement, evaluation, and CRM strategy to strengthen alumni engagement and knowledge management
Collaborate with the HBS Initiatives team to enhance Salesforce capabilities that support network intelligence and ecosystem mapping
Lead the strategy and execution of this global network of alumni founders, builders, and investors
Oversee ecosystem analysis, regional roundtables, peer learning opportunities, and the biennial Rock 100 Summit and young-alumni Rock Catalyst Connect (quarterly gatherings)
Build and activate a high-impact network of founders, investors, operators, and subject matter experts to support students and alumni
Design, manage, and scale network engagement programs that connect students and alumni with experienced founders, operators, and investors
Develop and build structured, scalable models for expert engagement and impact tracking
Cultivate relationships with key leaders across the Boston innovation and venture ecosystem
Serve as an ambassador for the Rock Center within HBS and the broader entrepreneurial community
Develop and execute a faculty engagement strategy that bridges curricular and co-curricular initiatives while showcasing entrepreneurial research and practice
Partner with faculty co-chairs on strategic planning and program delivery that integrates venture and industry perspectives
Build structured pathways that connect faculty with founders, investors, and industry leaders
Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
MBA preferred
7+ years of professional experience, including meaningful exposure to the startup or venture ecosystem
Experience designing and leading programs that support early-stage founders from pre-seed through Series A
Strong understanding of venture capital, startup building, or operator experience
Deep network within the Boston innovation ecosystem strongly preferred
Proven ability to build and activate high-value networks across founders, investors, operators, and faculty
Strategic thinker with strong execution skills in complex institutional environments
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach
Comfort leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance program delivery, operations, and insights
Nice to have:
Venture background helpful but not required
Deep network within the Boston innovation ecosystem strongly preferred
What we offer:
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement