Alumni Relations Manager

In collaboration with team members in the Office of Institutional Advancement, the Alumni Relations Manager will develop, maintain, and strengthen key supportive alumni relationships with the College. This position will build alumni engagement through fundraising, events, and volunteer opportunities.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the planning and coordination of Homecoming activities; works with appropriate college departments to ensure PR and community outreach, participation of alumni, students, and friends, and the development of revenue generation through sponsorships and registrations.
• Serves as the liaison to the Newberry College Alumni Board of Managers; plans and attends BOM meetings; ensures be laws are adhered to; works successfully with members to build alumni and chapter engagement as well as cultivate and solicit for gifts to the College.
• Develops and schedules multiple events, meetings, and activities throughout the year with an emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with alumni; Conduct visits or connects members of the Advancement team to alumni to solicit financial support for the College.
• Coordinates and conceptualizes communications with alumni, including e-newsletters and social media posts; collects and organizes Class Notes and updates; collaborates with marketing department to ensure timely publication of Dimensions magazine; ensures alumni webpage is updated regularly.
• Assists Advancement team members in increasing senior student philanthropy with the goal of building a young alumni giving program.
• Identifies and recruits alumni Class Agents to plan class reunion recognition and giving initiatives, increase event participation, and maintain a stream of updated biographical/contact information.
• Manages and updates alumni records in collaboration with the Director of Advancement Services.
• Other duties as assigned by Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Bachelor’s degree is required. Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience working directly with alumni, volunteers, donors and/or in special events, higher education, or related fields. Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT constituent database and Microsoft Office programs. Demonstrated professional experience with various social media platforms. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members, the administration, and the various constituencies of Newberry College. Ability to relate to and work with a wide range of people in a diverse community. Extensive and successful experience working with volunteers including recruiting, training, and implementing strategies for volunteers so that they will be successful. Excellent oral and written communications skills. High attention to detail and goal oriented with a commitment to excellence. Ability to travel and work nights and weekends when necessary.

APPLICATION

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Electronic application materials should be sent to human.resources@newberry.edu. Please include “Alumni Relations Manager” in the subject line.