Alumni Relations & Stewardship Coordinator

The Alumni Relations & Stewardship Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing donor-centric philanthropy at Stephens College by fostering meaningful mission-aligned relationships with alumni donors and supporters. This position is responsible for connecting constituents to the programs projects and experiences that matter most to them while ensuring that every interaction reflects Stephens Colleges commitment to impact transparency and stewardship.

Working collaboratively with campus partners the Coordinator helps demonstrate the return on philanthropic investment by translating donor support into tangible outcomes that advance student success academic excellence and institutional sustainability. Through thoughtful engagement communications and stewardship this role ensures alumni and donors see feel and understand the difference their involvement and generosity make at Stephens College.

Position Responsibilities:

I. Alumni Relations & Engagement: Coordinate and support alumni engagement initiatives that foster meaningful connections between alumni and Stephens College.

• Plan coordinate and execute alumni events and engagement activities including reunions regional events campus programs and virtual offerings.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for alumni inquiries communications and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with campus partners faculty staff and leadership to identify and support alumni involvement opportunities.
• Assist with alumni communications including event invitations newsletters digital content and targeted outreach.
• Support alumni volunteer efforts including regional alumni chapters and affinity-based engagement initiative to foster meaningful connection and involvement with Stephens College.

II. Stewardship: Coordinate stewardship efforts to ensure donors and supporters are acknowledged informed and engaged in meaningful ways.

• Advance a donor-centric stewardship program that emphasizes meaningful engagement impact reporting and long-term philanthropic relationships.
• Connect donors and supporters to projects programs and initiatives that align with their philanthropic interests and the mission of Stephens College.
• Coordinate stewardship communications and experiences that demonstrate the return on philanthropic investment highlighting how donor support advances student success academic programs and institutional priorities.
• Assist in developing impact narratives reports and communications that clearly articulate outcomes made possible through philanthropy.
• Support stewardship events recognition activities and donor engagement opportunities that deepen connection and trust.
• Partner with Advancement staff and campus stakeholders to ensure donor intent is honored and communicated effectively.
• Serve as a consistent point of connection for donors and supporters reinforcing Stephens Colleges commitment to transparency gratitude and impact.
• Participate in advancement events and activities including occasional evening or weekend commitments.

• Bachelors degree required; degree in communications nonprofit management marketing public relations or a related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in alumni relations advancement donor relations events communications nonprofit administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in donor-centric philanthropy stewardship or mission-driven engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and data management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency with databases CRM systems and standard office technology.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel locally as needed.

Founded in 1833 Stephens College is the second-oldest womens college in the United States dedicated to providing innovative experiential and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia Missouri Stephens College continues to be a leader in womens education fostering a community where students are empowered to lead innovate and excel. The college also provides flexible co-educational masters degrees and certificates for working professionals and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America Columbia Missouri is home to 36000 college students and 118000 residents. Columbia conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis has it all: big-time college sports film music and arts festivals a high-energy arts community amazing recreation and a great downtown with lots of places to eat shop snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Childrens School).

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability or status as a veteran.