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Alumni Relations

The Alumni Relations Specialist plays a critical role in enhancing the engagement and connection of the University’s alumni; develops and implements strategies to strengthen alumni relationships, increases participation in alumni events, and promotes networking opportunities; identifies, recruits, and manages alumni volunteers to serve on boards and committees.

• Develop and execute alumni engagement strategies, including events, communications, and outreach initiatives to foster a sense of community
• Organize and coordinate alumni events, including reunions, networking sessions, and professional development workshops
• Create and manage content for newsletters, social media, and other communication platforms to keep alumni informed and engaged; may include writing for print and on-line publications
• Assist in the identification, solicitation, and cultivation of students, alumni, volunteers, prospects, and donors
• Recruit alumni for participation in programs, alumni boards, and alumni committees
• Maintain and update alumni records in the database, ensuring accurate information for outreach and engagement efforts
• Participate in the strategic and long-range planning for new initiatives and programs designed to enhance alumni relations activities
• Work closely with internal teams to align alumni relations efforts with broader organizational goals
• Collect and analyze feedback from alumni to assess engagement strategies and identify opportunities for improvement
• Facilitate mentorship and networking opportunities between alumni and current students or recent graduates
• Provide professional guidance and leadership to volunteers, boards, committees, and other staff in order to develop and execute strategies and programs
• May plan and coordinate the nomination and selection process for various alumni association and/or scholarship awards
• May hire, supervise, train, and direct the work of assigned staff

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00