Alumni Engagement Officer
Alumni Engagement Officer
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$ 60000 - 65000
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Job Description
Monmouth University is seeking a development engagement or marketing professional for an Alumni Engagement Officer role in the University Advancement division. Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement the Alumni Engagement Officer plans and executes a variety of projects such as: conceiving planning implementing and staffing alumni events; recruiting and managing volunteers; advising student and alumni groups and committees; and conducting communication activities for both digital and print distribution. This role requires sensitive interaction with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
This is an in-person on-campus non-remote position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Director of Alumni Engagement work to develop strategic engagement opportunities for recent alumni; both virtually and in-person.
- Engage recent alumni off-campus and regionally with in-person events and programming as well as strategic non-event opportunities.
- Implement strategies to connect students with alumni via collaborations with the Career Development office.
- Work with Advancement Services to create and prepare reports to track student and recent alumni engagement and giving.
- Beginning as early as orientation work to educate students on the importance of philanthropy and foster strong relationships with students that translate into a culture of strong alumni engagement. These functions should comprise about approximately 25% of your time.
- Acting as the primary liaison between the Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving team and the Office of Student Engagement manage the class giving campaign as well as advise the Student Alumni Association and the senior class officers (pending Student Engagement Approval) to ensure giving messages and strategies are incorporated into relevant student programming.
- In collaboration with the Senior Director for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving develop strategic messaging and follow-up communications surrounding recent alumni programming and the class giving campaign.
- In collaboration with the Digital Giving Officer work with the Marketing and Communications team to create targeted digital communications including but not limited to invitations solicitations and general engagement as well as developing a social media strategy to correspond.
- Work with the Stewardship and Donor Relations team to develop and execute a meaningful stewardship plan for recent alumni and student donors.
- Identify and manage recent alumni for the Alumni Association Board of Directors the Recent Alumni Award and volunteer opportunities.
- Manage one standing committee of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
- Plan and develop content for the alumni website social media platforms Monmouth magazine Monmouth Now and Monmouth Monthly (alumni e-newsletter) with a strategic focus on recent alumni.
- As needed supervise student workers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or obtain by date of employment.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in development engagement marketing or a related field.
- Demonstrated capacity to grow professionally and to make sound independent business decisions but also work within a cross-collaborative team.
- Ability to formulate strategic objectives and manage a variety of events and programs as well as set priorities meet deadlines and work independently.
- Willingness and ability to work nights weekends and travel as required.
- Excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with CRM software and with graphics management software such as Adobe Photoshop and/or Canva.
- Experience with digital marketing and management of social media volunteers and events.
- Experience in development engagement or marketing.
Additional Application Material Required:
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the universitys career addition to the application candidates should upload the following:
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
- Professional References
Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Barbara Santos at or
Note to Applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as Open until filled may close at any time without notice. As such we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Working at Monmouth University perks:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
- Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
- Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent
after one-year of full-time continuous employment - Generous Paid Time Off
- Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employer sponsored Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) FSA Telehealth and more
To view a full list of benefits visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information Human Resources Monmouth University
Department:
Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Total Weeks Per Year
52
Hours Per Week:
36.25
Expected Salary:
$60000-$65000
Union:
N/A
Job Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
