Summary, Scope, and Responsibilities
Summary, Scope, and Responsibilities
Bates Reunion Weekend is a signature campus event. Over 1,000 alumni and friends from 14 reunion classes return to campus to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate their Bates experience. Reunion Weekend takes place June 5-8.
In addition to the regular BatesStar responsibilities, the Assistant Coordinator supports Advancement Reunion staff in preparing for Reunion and has leadership responsibilities.
Specific responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Assist Reunion preparation by setting up signage, supplies, and decorations (travel to local stores may be required).
Work the week before Reunion to prepare welcome packets for alumni
Assist with general BatesStar training during orientation.
Serve as a resource for alumni and fellow BatesStars, and direct questions and concerns to the BatesStar Coordinator and Advancement staff.
Perform various clerical duties as needed.
In addition, Reunion BatesStar Assistant Coordinator is responsible for the following general BatesStar responsibilities:
Serve as a knowledgeable resource and college ambassador to alumni and their families.
Exhibit a professional, helpful and flexible attitude; expect to be a representative of the Advancement Office and Bates and be willing to help with a positive attitude.
Work at the Registration Center, welcoming alumni as they arrive on campus, checking them in, and fielding questions.
Assist in the preparation, set-up, and running of class and college-sponsored programs.
Transport alumni across campus via golf cart (if you are not a licensed driver, please note this in your interview). |
The Basics
Department:Advancement
Supervisor:
Jem Bullock
Office Location:
Lane 313A
Email:
jbullock@bates.edu
Hours:
4-20 per week starting Short Term and 40 for 1 week prior to/including Reunion
Workers:
2
Qualifications, Requirements, and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Environment: Lane Hall and various campus locations
Travel Requirements: Walk across campus upon request
Machines and Equipment Used: Golf carts, cell phones
Requirements
REQUIRED: Driver’s license preferred
EDUCATION: Bates student
EXPERIENCE: Administrative Work, organizational skills, and strong leadership. Preference will be given to applicants with previous Bates Reunion experience.
TIMEFRAME: Available starting as soon as winter semester to assist with hiring (picking up more hours through Short Term and continuing through Reunion Weekend in June).
Reporting
REPORTS TO: Jem Bullock, Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Reunion
COORDINATES/WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Advancement Staff, BatesStars, Alumni
STUDENT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: BatesStars (see the corresponding description)
Working Conditions
ENVIRONMENT: Lane Hall and various campus locations
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Walk across campus upon request
MACHINES & EQUIPMENT USED: Golf carts, computer