Alumni Engagement & Special Events Specialist

Position Information

Working Title Alumni Engagement & Special Events Specialist Department Alumni Engagement & Special Events Type of Work Study Federal, Institutional Building/Office Location AC - Kenneth R. Lucas Administrative Center Work Schedule

The position will work up to 15 hours a week between 8am – 5pm on campus. Some weekends and evenings included. May also include summer hours if available.

Job Description

The Alumni Engagement & Special Events Specialist will assist the team with the planning and execution of Alumni and Special Events programs and events. This includes organizing event and program materials, effectively collaborating with the team, and assisting with communication efforts. This position will also coordinate membership card mailings, provide data entry and other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Data entry to track alumni engagement, event attendance, and volunteer attributes.
• Provide day-to-day support as it relates to alumni engagement and special events.
• Assist with coordination of alumni engagement events including Alumni Awards and Homecoming Weekend, Victor’s Salute to Graduates, Alumni Legacy Day, and others.
• Assist with Special Events including Commencement, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, etc.
• Assist with communication efforts by proactively identifying alumni achievements and stories for social media, e-newsletter, and e-magazine highlights.
• Provide general office management
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must be organized, with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Must be able to commit to a full academic year (spring and fall at minimum)
• Able to work on campus
• Good academic standing of 2.5 GPA or higher
• Good disciplinary record
• Strong desire to develop relations between NKU Alumni, students, and the university
  
  

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience with Blackbaud NetCommunity, Raiser’s Edge and Adobe Experience Manager.
• Knowledge of AP style
  
  

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education Some College Pay Rate $10.00 per hour

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 20251888 Job Open Date 08/04/2025 Job Close Date Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15037