Alumni Relations Officer jobs in Kentucky

DEPARTMENT: Institutional Advancement and External Relations                                     

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs 

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD  

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt                              

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:  The Alumni Relations Coordinator assists the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs in developing and implementing comprehensive engagement programs designed to provide meaningful opportunities to enhance the loyalty, dedication and support of Kentucky State University alumni.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Alumni Relations Coordinator organizes programs and services to foster and strengthen the relations between the University and its alumni.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and implements strategies to raise the participation rate of support by alumni.
• Maintains a computerized records system of alumni.
• Updates alumni records to ensure they are accurate as possible.
• Develops detailed procedures for the maintenance and dispersal of alumni records.
• Runs reports of alumni records as requested using the alumni management software Raiser’s Edge.
• Assists young alumni seeking personal and professional connections for networking opportunities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of alumni programs and services, identifying problems, recommending improvements and instituting changes.
• Serves as a resource to alumni on university programs and activities.
• Supervises and trains student and alumni volunteers to support the goals of Alumni Relations and mission of the University.
• Assists with the planning and management of signature alumni events including Homecoming and reunion programs.
• Provide assistance with alumni events on- and off-campus.
• Provides news content and event schedules for the University’s e-newsletter On the Hill.
• Monitors and maintains content on the Alumni Relations webpages.
• Maintains a master calendar for all alumni events planned and implemented though Alumni Relations.
• Performs administrative duties as necessary.
• Related duties as required.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree; one or more years of relevant business and/or academic experience; experience with Raiser’s Edge alumni management software a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to continuously stand or walk.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and life frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.