Assistant Director, Alumni Relations and University Engagement

Job Title

Assistant Director, Alumni Relations and University Engagement

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Alumni Relations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director of the WT Alumni Association, the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations will organize and coordinate alumni programs to strengthen the relations between the University and the Alumni.  Outreach to WT Alumni and alumni relations is an essential and ongoing function of the WT Alumni Association.  The Director and Assistant Director will work together to execute strategies to reach alumni through marketing, alumni events, and continual communication to create a community of connectedness and engagement for the Alumni of West Texas A&M University.

Responsibilities:

• Leads efforts to initiate, develop and implement alumni chapters in specified geographical locations as well as alumni networks.  Attend chapter meetings and events as needed.

• Assists with developing, planning, and executing activities that will engage alumni and the University community (Homecoming, reunions, alumni events, etc.)

• Initiate alumni network meetings and events through the University’s Colleges.  Assists in building membership to the College Networks.

• Contributes to written drafts and scripts for alumni events, functions and services. 

• Serves on committees for the WT Alumni Association, Philanthropy and External Relations, and the University.

• Manages timely and engaging material for web content, social media content, and identifies opportunities for online engagement.

• Assists with WT Alumni Association membership data, campaigns, and reports. Assists with strategic planning and implementation of appeals for alumni membership retention and membership growth.

• Plans and implements alumni outreach by identifying and coordinating volunteers.

• Seeks out opportunities to support and implement the WT Alumni Association’s Strategic Plan.

• Other duties assigned

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2 years related experience in public relations/event planning/external relations, marketing, customer service or strategic partnerships.

• Ability to multitask.

• Excellent in oral and written communication skills.

• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently with given project.

• Desire and acumen to interface with the public and represent the University.

• Demands of this position are beyond 8-5, must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in applicable field

• Working knowledge of university operations related to engagement of multiple constituencies.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

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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