Alumni Engagement Coordinator (Hybrid)

at DEPAUL UNIVERSITY in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Work with the Dean, AD for New Initiatives, the Dean's Executive Team, and chairs to implement and refine a robust alumni outreach and communication strategy, including, but not limited to:
  • Generate and cultivate alumni participation in LAS events by working with units and chairs to develop and maintain a list of relevant events, provide outreach to alumni, and/or work with Alumni Relations to do the same
  • Provide content and support strategy for college-level social media outreach to alumni, especially via LinkedIn, in coordination with LAS Social Media and Website Administrator
  • Schedule, produce, and manage the Alumni Spotlight series of interviews published on the web, in social media, and in the LAS online newsletter
  • Identify and cultivate alumni who have expressed interest in contributing to classes and alumni-student mentorship opportunities
  • Make activities on campus available to our alumni (talks, conferences, etc.) through active liaising with Alumni Relations and social media platforms
  • Manage LAS Luminaries, the college’s alumni and Friends appreciation program
  • Work with cultural resource centers & international student services to identify and cultivate LAS alumni to participate in their campus events oriented toward students
  • Plan and implement key college-level events and programs for alumni engagement, including but not limited to special LAS days at Wintrust Arena, the annual college Alumni Reception, and the Chicago Changemaker Award for Graduate Student Alumni.
  • Attend and support bi-annual LAS Advisory Board Meetings.
  • Maintain and update, as necessary, the LAS Alumni Engagement best practices guide
  • Develop new and refine existing tools to track alumni engagement
• Work with Alumni Relations and the college's units to maintain and update records of contact with active LAS alums
• Work with Development, as required, to support and amplify any donor campaigns that may be developed around LAS alumni, especially Blue Demon Challenge
• Work with the Office of Enrollment Management to enhance our recruitment outreach efforts through our alumni networks

What You'll Need:

• The position requires a BA; an MA is preferred. 3-5 years in higher education is required
• The person in this role must be an effective communicator, with strong, developed speaking and writing skills; the ideal candidate will be a collaborator who is able to work independently and as part of a team; the person must be creative and show demonstrable initiative; the person will demonstrate commitment to our Vincentian mission and values.
• The position may require participation in weekend and evening events, as well as some domestic travel.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dent
  
  

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  DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.