Alumni Relations and Communications Specialist

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. 

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office. 

With us, you’ll find: 

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!  

• Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.  

• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.  

• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.   

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Alumni Relations and Communications Specialist executes and enhances the firm’s global alumni program in alignment with broader business, marketing and talent objectives. This position partners closely with the Global Director of Alumni Relations to translate alumni strategy into integrated marketing and engagement initiatives that strengthen long-term relationships, support business development efforts and reinforce the firm’s brand. The Alumni Relations Specialist collaborates with a global team to manage multi-channel campaigns, oversee alumni data integrity and reporting, and support engagement efforts that enhance connectivity, increase visibility, and contribute to measurable program and business impact.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of alumni marketing and engagement programs aligned with firm business objectives

• Manage multi-channel alumni marketing tactics across digital platforms, including email, social media, web, and Alumni Connect

• Serve as primary steward of alumni data integrity across platforms, establishing governance standards and improving data hygiene and reporting reliability

• Develop dashboards and reports to measure program impact and support leadership reporting and strategic planning efforts

• Collaborate with a global team to support the promotion and execution of alumni events and webinars, maintain content calendars, and enhance alumni visibility initiatives

• Develop scalable processes, templates and best practices to strengthen the overall alumni program

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• At least five (5) years of related experience in alumni relations, marketing, communications, or a related field

• Experience executing digital marketing campaigns and managing multi-channel communications

• Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred

• Experience with CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, content management systems and social media tools

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

     Target Hiring Range $83,000 - $115,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear

• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.