Alumni Relations Coordinator

Job Title

Alumni Relations Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

University Advancement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Program Specialist III also known as the Alumni Relations Coordinator is responsible for designing and implementing multi-faceted programs and projects to strategically engage the 11,000+ Texas A&M University-Texarkana alumni.   Primary responsibilities include providing leadership to the Alumni Board, developing an alumni communications plan, as well as marketing and executing special events to cultivate alumni involvement and financial support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Works closely with the Alumni Association Board of Directors, arranging its meetings, staffing its committees, and ensuring strong and productive relationships between its members and the University.  
• Partners with Advancement colleagues to identify, cultivate, and solicit alumni giving.
• Develops and leads the annual giving program.
• Plans, implements and promotes alumni programs and special events that support the university’s strategic plan as well as the goals of the Office of University Advancement.
• Works cooperatively with University Advancement to develop alumni communication and promotional material.
• Ensures accurate and complete alumni database records are maintained using the Raiser’s Edge Blackbaud Database System; captures contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), correspondence, website, postal returns, etc.
• Establishes and builds relationships with alumni while developing and maintaining regular communication with via direct contact, email blasts, alumni web pages, print publications, etc.
• Responsible for interviewing, selecting and managing the students participating in the Student Ambassador Program. 
• Leads efforts to increase alumni visibility on campus and educates students about alumni benefits while engaging them in programs.
• Manages the official class ring program.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIRED :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in development, public relations, or marketing.
• Three (3) years of experience in planning and implementing successful special events.
• Donor database management experience
• Experience in desktop publishing and/or graphics software programs.
• Experience with Accounting Procedures
• Experience with a personal computer developing computerized databases, spreadsheets, and word                 processing documents.
• Experience in Higher Education
  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel and work beyond the normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting varying deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels and to work collaboratively to produce desired results.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position may supervise employees.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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