Alumni Relations Manager - Communications & Special Projects

Alumni Relations Manager - Communications & Special Projects

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Position Summary
The Alumni Relations Manager-Communications & Special Projects is responsible for developing and coordinating communications and executing special projects to promote alumni relations. The Alumni Relations Manager-Communications & Special Projects reports to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations.

Essential Functions


Job Duties


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated success in volunteer management and event planning.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and events.
• Ability to effectively write and design materials for print and web use.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include public speaking.
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft proficiency specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneDrive applications, mail merges, design suites and all social media platforms.
• Ability to travel for Alumni engagement events.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree.


Required Work Experience

• Two (2) years of professional experience in alumni relations, communications, special events programming, volunteer management or a related field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders (such as alumni, business leaders or professionals) in multiple platform settings, such as networking, civic organizations, events, community service, etc…
• One (1) years or experience writing and editing for print and all forms of media, to include social media.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge, Blackbaud and/or other databases & CRMs.
• Experience with HTML and/or web development and design.
• Experience working with My Emma or similar mass email tools.
• Experience working with a diverse group of alumni and other professionals.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Experience working in a non-profit organization or institution of higher education.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with extended hours as needed, especially in the planning and execution of events, to meet departmental goals.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs for table set-up/tear-down at events.
• Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat to retrieve events materials.
• Ability to push/pull event equipment carts holding up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage alumni, faculty, staff, and current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.
• Ability to travel by vehicle to assigned out of town events.

Posting Number: AS2039PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date: 10/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Director of Alumni Relations
Salary: $50,000 Annualized
Open Date: 09/04/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/26697

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