Alumni Engagement and Board Lead

About IMD

The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has been pioneering leadership development for nearly 80 years. Founded by business for business, we are an independent university institute with Swiss roots and global reach. Operating from Lausanne with strategic hubs in Singapore, Shenzhen, and Cape Town, IMD works with 19,000+ executives from 120+ countries annually. Our 145,000+ alumni form a powerful global network. Consistently ranked among the world's top business schools, IMD bridges cutting-edge research with real-world application to help leaders solve problems, scale solutions, and drive impact. Real Learning for Real Impact.

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a

Alumni Engagement and Board Lead

The Job's Mission  

The Alumni Engagement and Board Lead supports and drives the day-to-day functioning of the IMD Alumni Association Board, working in close partnership with the Chair to translate strategic direction into sustained action. The role ensures continuity, follow-through, and coherence between board meetings, operating at the intersection of governance, alumni engagement, and institutional coordination. 

Key Activities & Accountabilities  

Board and Chair Support 

• Serve as the primary operational liaison between the Chair and Alumni and Development Team 
• Draft agendas, manage meeting logistics, prepare board packs and finalise board minutes 
• Manage board expense reimbursements and related record-keeping 

Working Group and Volunteer Leadership Support 

• Schedule meetings, document discussions, and track actions to completion 
• Maintain ongoing contact with working group leads between meetings 
• Onboard new working group members and board-connected volunteers 
• Coordinate across working groups to align priorities and avoid duplication 

Alumni Engagement and Communications 

• Manage membership communications (onboarding, renewals, targeted campaigns) 
• Lead event communications from invitation through follow-up and evaluation 
• Manage the alumni support inbox and respond to day-to-day enquiries 
• Support capture and sharing of alumni stories with the data and impact team 

Digital Learning and Special Events 

• Take operational responsibility for Discovery Days and other flagship initiatives by coordinating with stakeholders and managing timelines, registrations, communications, and follow-up 
• Support digital learning offers in collaboration with IMD faculty, career development, clubs, and communities 
• Co-create scalable alumni learning journeys leveraging volunteer and alumni expertise 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Relations or equivalent 
• 5 years of professional experience in a related field. 
   

Competencies  

• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with rigorous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. 
• Demonstrated experience supporting boards, governance bodies, or senior leadership  
• Excellent written communication skills, including drafting of board papers, presentations, briefing notes, minutes, and stakeholder correspondence. 
• Excellent presentation skills and verbal communications 
• Comfort with digital platforms for communication, event management, and engagement tracking 
• Familiarity with alumni engagement, membership organisations, or higher education institutional contexts. 
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English (preferably English mother tongue). Any other language a plus. 

How to apply

If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas). 

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and/or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application. 

A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.