Description of Responsibilities:

Alumni Engagement:

• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement to execute a strategy that strengthens alumni connections to the University and identifies new opportunities for alumni to connect through shared interests, identity, and location, aligning efforts with institutional goals.
• Utilize CASE’s engagement metric model data to identify and target alumni segments, supporting those ready to advance in their engagement journey.
• Build off-campus geographic networks for enhanced connectivity.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to increase and sharpen alumni communication to ensure alumni stay informed about news, events and opportunities via several channels.
• Develop and maintain active social media platforms aligned with a pre-established communication calendar.
• Recognize donors and alumni accomplishments, sharing their stories and advice with both current students and the broader alumni community.
• Provide content that resonates with alumni interests and affinities.

• Design, plan, and execute a diverse array of alumni events, including Alumni Weekend, reunions, regional gatherings, networking events, and special celebrations.
• Coordinate all logistical aspects of events, such as catering, entertainment, and staffing.
• Develop and implement marketing and communication plans to maximize event participation and engagement.
• Create standard operating procedures and ensure adherence to maintain consistency.
• Manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure the efficient use of resources.

• Monitor and manage the accuracy and upkeep of the university’s Alumni Engagement Metrics data.
• Actively seek opportunities to optimize data usage, refine alumni segmentation and scoring, and enhance the effectiveness of engagement strategies to build stronger connections and strengthen Fisher’s overall engagement score.
• Working with Advancement Services ensure the alumni database is accurate and complete.

Benefits:   

• Professional membership dues in AFP paid by organization
• Vacation and Holiday Policy - 20 days of PTO in addition to Holidays (including December 24-January 2)
• Medical, Dental, Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in alumni relations, event planning, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing large-scale events and engagement programs.

Experience/Personal Qualifications:

• Strong event planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and initiatives within timelines and budgets.
• Working understanding of the CASE alumni engagement metric and model.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with colleagues across various departments and organizational levels.
• Proficiency in using CRM systems, databases, and relevant software to manage and analyze alumni data and engagement metrics.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop strategic plans and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage high work volumes, often seasonally.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills, with a focus on driving tasks, timelines, and workflows to completion.

Specific Requirements of Position:

• Special Events Planning
• Volunteer Management
• Volunteer Recruitment

Position Reports to:

Katy Festa
Sr. Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Apply here: https://jobs.sjf.edu/postings/4160

Include with Correspondence:

• Resume
• References
• Cover Letter