Coordinator, Alumni Engagement

Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. Our immersive understanding of these industries - combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions - sets us apart. Our Global Operations Team - all business professionals of the firm - was named the "Best Business Team" by The American Lawyer.

The Strategic Alumni Engagement and Client Relations Coordinator will assist in enhancing the firm's overall alumni engagement initiatives. This position will support the Manager and Specialist in strategic alumni engagement and client relations efforts in effectively engaging a vibrant, robust alumni community through various means of outreach. This individual will be key in analyzing alumni data, organizing alumni events, and in creating internal and external alumni communication.

What You Will Do:

The Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Manager and Specialist in the following areas:

• Utilize a variety of platforms, including client relationship management (CRM) databases, LinkedIn, Goodwin's alumni portal and other tools to update and mine information related to Goodwin alumni.
• Maintain and analyze current alumni datasets to produce comprehensive reports and presentations for firm leadership.
• Draft internal and external communications related to alumni programs and events including, but not limited to: alumni news and highlights, social media posts, newsletters, program invitations, and intranet summaries.
• Conduct market research to maintain a strong knowledge of alumni offerings and relevant business trends within the legal industry.
• Collaborate across departments to develop and execute innovative initiatives to expand the reach and impact of the Goodwin Alumni Program.
• Provide logistical and coordination support for alumni programs and events, including developing and implementing project plans, marketing collateral, event contracts, survey coordination, program administration, calendar management, room reservations, etc.
• Monitor, measure, and evaluate the success of the firm's alumni programs and events, routinely sharing findings with activity owners and key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with seasonal co-ops.
• Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified and to assist with various ad hoc projects and Firm alumni and client relations needs.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years working in a law firm or professional services setting preferred.
• Ability to respect, protect, and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to adapt to new software. Preferred experience with CRM databases, e.g. MS Dynamics or InterAction.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interface effectively, professionally, courteously, and confidently with internal and external clients.
• Sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete tasks with the appropriate level of direction from others and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with analyzing large sets of data.
• Creative, strategic thinker who takes initiative.
• Clear and effective communicator who exhibits strong oral and written skills.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage projects from inception to fruition.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-centric skills.

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Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Please note: Various agencies of the United States government require employers to collect information on applicants and employees. The National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and certain clients request us to keep track of certain aggregate information regarding lawyers. EEO information requested on this application is for purposes of compliance with these recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to determine recruiting and employment patterns. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

This position is eligible for overtime: Yes

Target Salary Range: Boston $53,600 - $80,400 | Los Angeles $53,600 - $80,400 | New York $56,800 - $85,200 | Philadelphia $50,300 - $75,500 | San Francisco $60,100 - $90,100 | Santa Monica $53,600 - $80,400 | Silicon Valley $60,100 - $90,100 | Washington DC $53,600 - $80,400