What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Alumni Engagement position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025281
Posting/Functional Title
Coordinator, Alumni Engagement
University Pay Plan Title
Alumni Relations Officer
Location
San Marcos
Department
Alumni Engagement
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Permanent
Monthly Salary
$4,167 Commensurate with Experience
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Demonstrated experience in alumni relations, development, marketing, higher education or a related field.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using software to design and maintain externally facing web pages.
- Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Willingness and ability to travel, with availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Physical ability to lift and transport materials and assist with indoor and outdoor events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in office software tools and experience with relevant CRM and project management tools.
- Experience developing compelling content tailored to different audiences.
- Basic graphic design skills to create visually appealing content using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to analyze data to identify trends, measure campaign success, and make data-backed adjustments to strategies.
Job Description
The Alumni Engagement Coordinator is responsible for fostering engagement with the university by building relationships, promoting participation in events and programs, and recruiting and stewarding alumni volunteers through innovative digital strategies. This position will design, implement, and analyze digital engagement initiatives to build and sustain relationships, enhance alumni participation, and support the overall mission of the university. While the role will support all activities of the Alumni Engagement office, the day-to-day focus will be on digital engagement efforts.
Job Duties
- Manage online event registration, including creating event registration websites, managing RSVPs, and communicating with registrants.
- Collaborate with campus partners to provide effective event management solutions to increase alumni engagement.
- Serve as subject matter expert for on-site event management and QR code check-in software.
- Manage data integrity for recording event attendance and volunteer participation in the alumni database.
- Develop post-event communications, surveys, and reports.
- Monitor digital engagement and provide actionable insights to improve the alumni experience to meet engagement goals.
- Support the regional engagement strategy by developing relationships with alumni in key regions and managing the online presence of the alumni ambassador program.
- Support the development of alumni networks by managing the externally facing web presence of alumni ambassadors and network events.
- Manage online alumni networks and forums, fostering active participation and discussions.
- Manage volunteer forms on the alumni website and develop relationships to engage prospective volunteers through targeted outreach and communications.
- Oversee the management of an online merchandise store, including tracking inventory, updating online offerings, and overseeing order fulfillment.
- Collaborate with the Advancement Communications team to create content, deploy event communication plans, and maximize engagement opportunities.
- Support signature events and programs, to include the Distinguished Alumni Gala, Alumni Awards program, and athletics support programs such as tailgates.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants
Job Open Date
02/06/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Open Until Filled
Yes
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.
Salary : $4,167
