Student Alumni Networking Coordinator I or II

The Student Alumni & Networking Coordinator is a key member of the Advancement Alumni Team. They are responsible for planning and executing alumni events with the aim of encouraging alumni loyalty to USU ultimately resulting in increased engagement and philanthropic support. The Student Alumni & Networking Coordinator makes recommendations for innovative events for USU donors and alumni takes initiative to plan and execute events and projects in a professional manner collaborating with Alumni team members USU Stakeholders USU Event Services vendors and others. Events include physical or virtual events with the purpose of creating meaningful and engaging experiences for Alumni and donors to further Advancements mission of providing a gratifying experience ultimately leading to greater support and giving.

This position oversees all aspects of event planning including but not limited to: making recommendations for engaging opportunities that build on USUs mission at all levels strategizing event objectives and outcomes developing invitations determining guest lists working with vendors coordinating staff assuring preand postevent data is captured evaluating event ROI and assuring all levels of the event experience reflect USUs excellence. This position will work with units across the statewide campus system to consult on and assist with planning alumnifocused unit events.

This position oversees the Student Alumni Association and additional alumni programs.

• Represents Sr. Director and/or Alumni team at planning meetings and events as assigned.
• Using tools such as GOTM and Planner Boards makes recommendations for strategic event objectives.
• Collaborates with representatives and stakeholders across the statewide campus system recommending events that capitalize upon USUs strengths and programs.
• Creates and Operationalizes an Alumni Tiered Event Support Plan creating innovative approaches to events and event engagement.
• Monitors and administers program revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding sources for Student Alumni programs.
• Works closely with the units to consult and provide support and coordination for their Alumnifocused events.
• Acts as a resource to the units including providing event information assisting with event software providing support on unit data pulls etc.
• Serves as a liaison between students faculty staff other departments external constituencies and boards as directed.
• Coordinates and assures that all event data is entered into the CRM allowing for accurate event ROI analysis.
• Collects and analyzes data; prepares scheduled and special reports; maintains program records and statistical information as requested.
• Evaluates event ROI (return on investment) to determine if objectives have been met.
• Determines the purpose of the event and looks for opportunities to showcase the programs at USU.
• Participate in team goals and expectations ensuring alignment with the Alumni Offices strategic objectives.
• Foster a collaborative work environment encouraging creativity and efficiency in alumni engagement efforts.
• Act as a representative of the USU Alumni Association while embodying the Aggie Spirit and brand representation to foster strong relationships with alumni.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position will be hired at either an Advancement Specialist I or II level based upon qualifications and duties assigned:

• For Student Alumni & NetworkingCoordinator I:
  
  • Associate degree in a related field plus two years of relevant work experience; or bachelors degree in related field or equivalent combination of education plus relevant work experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Student Alumni & Networking Coordinator II:
  
  • Bachelors degree in a related field plus two years of relevant work experience; or a masters degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Both Levels:
  
  • Evenings weekends and travel will be required. OR Must be available to work nontraditional hours including evenings weekends and travel
  • Experience in program development event planning and/or project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education nonprofit organizations or advancement.
• Knowledge of CRM systems alumni databases or event management software.
• Experience in supervising and managing teams.
• Familiarity with USU traditions culture and alumni networks.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices related to specific program.
• Knowledge of research and information gathering methods and procedures.
• If applicable knowledge of grant development implementation budgeting fiscal control and reporting.
• Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Clerical word processing and/or office skills.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skilled at records maintenance.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
• Ability to interact with students faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
• Knowledge of communication principles media and marketing techniques.
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.
• Program specific knowledge skills and abilities as described in recruitment notices.
• Ability to exercise a high level of creativity decision making problem solving and discretion as work is varied and may be undefined.

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors in an office space event space or public space are protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment and conditions that may affect the respiratory system such as fumes odors dusts mists gases and poor ventilation. Bending crawling and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift push and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

The Division of Advancement is a welcoming office where inclusiveness and teamwork are highly valued. Advancement staff are engaged in the meaningful work of securing private financial resources to fuel Utah State Universitys mission by creating gratifying gift and engagement experiences for USUs generous and passionate alumni and friends. Comprising the division are the office of the Vice President the USU Foundation & Board Advancement Services the Alumni Association (Alumni Engagement) Gift Planning Corporations and Foundations Strategic Communications Stewardship and Donor Engagement the Annual Fund and ACE (Alumni Center for Engagement). Furthermore the division coordinates all fundraising efforts across campus including colleges various programs extension campuses and USU Athletics. Through the collaboration of these units the Division of Advancement is able to achieve significant annual fundraising goals by inspiring stakeholders to invest their time and resources in Utah State University.

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