Program Manager, Alumni Engagement

Department: University Advancement
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $43000 - $50000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

February 3 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must include a cover letter and resume that address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply even if you dont think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications--use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

Department Summary

University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregons (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching discovery and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness build long-term relationships and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. The division consists of approximately 150 employees primarily working out of Eugene with offices in Portland and Bend. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming safe and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.

The University of Oregon Alumni Association (UOAA) fosters lifelong relationships deepens engagement and advocates on behalf of the university and Duck alumni around the world. Launched in 1879 the UOAA is proud of its long history of keeping alumni connected to the university and to one another offering a wide array of opportunities for service and engagement. With a membership of over 20000 the UOAA serves as an important connection to the university for more than 280000 alumni worldwide. Our vision is to be among the very best alumni relations programs in the world uniting and engaging Ducks in all stages of flight.

Position Summary

In order to establish and cultivate lifelong relationships among alumni the Program Manager Alumni Engagement serves as a representative for the organizations multi-faceted University Advancement (UA) mission.

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement (UOAA) the Program Manager works in consultation and collaboration with the Director to advance the engagement strategy for alumni in an assigned geographic and affinity group portfolio. This strategy will be reliant upon input from and engagement with the Executive Director UOAA in addition to collaboration with regional development officers assigned to various geographic territories. Individual portfolios are subject to change and are assigned based on the needs of the organization and the knowledge of given regions and affinity communities that each staff member brings to the role.

This position requires access to transportation for occasional travel to meetings and events. This position must be able to work occasional nights and/or weekends to fulfill special projects and events.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience; and
One year of full-time (or equivalent) experience in program management; and
One year of professional experience within a non-profit or higher education or one year of experience managing volunteer programs from a staff standpoint.

Professional Competencies

Ability to build and manage programs; develop strategies to achieve operating goals; experience with financial management and budgeting.
Ability to interact communicate and work effectively with individuals recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism discretion and confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to plan and design events.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty staff and others as appropriate.
Proficiency with Excel Word and Outlook (or similar scheduling/calendar program) and familiarity with Microsoft Office and routine software applications.
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity equity and inclusion.
Ability to adapt as new situations arise.
Knowledge of or ability to quickly understand and navigate University of Oregon and UOAA systems resources and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in or with alumni relations and advancement in a higher education setting.
Experience with project management and organization.
Experience managing a volunteer Board of Directors within a nonprofit setting.
Experience working in higher education.
Experience working remotely or in a setting with limited direct supervision.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please email us or call .

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here.

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