Coordinator, Alumni Engagement

University of the Fraser Valley; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Fraser Valley invites applications for the Coordinator, Alumni Engagement. The role focuses on developing strategic initiatives to deepen engagement with UFV's 57,000+ alumni, building a connected UFV Alumni community.

You will create marketing and communications materials for alumni events, programs and activities, and provide administrative support to the Director, Alumni Engagement and the Alumni Association Board as initiatives move from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• Diploma in an applicable discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum three years of experience in a post-secondary or similar environment.
• Excellent English communication, writing and storytelling skills.
• Strong organizational, planning and detail orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strategic thinker with analytical and problem-solving skills; adaptable to change.
• Experience with MS Office; familiarity with digital platforms an asset.
• Event management experience is an asset.
• Strong networking and project coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic initiatives to deepen alumni engagement.
• Produce marketing and communications materials for alumni events and programs.
• Support Alumni events from idea to implementation.
• Provide administrative support to the Director, Alumni Engagement and the Alumni Association Board.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

MS Office proficiency

Content management systems familiarity

Education

Diploma in an applicable discipline (communications, business, marketing)

Tools

MS Office

Graduway

Blackbaud NetCommunity

Raiser’s Edge

Content management systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Alumni Engagement actively participates in developing strategic initiatives to encourage continued alumni engagement for more than 57,000 UFV alumni. This position plays a key role in supporting the development of a passionate, connected community of UFV Alumni. The Coordinator uses extensive knowledge of alumni within key alumni markets to implement the defined plan to increase alumni engagement. The Coordinator is responsible for producing marketing and communications materials related to alumni events, programs and activities. The Coordinator supports assigned Alumni related events and projects from the idea phase to implementation. The incumbent provides administrative support for the Director, Alumni Engagement as well as the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Diploma in an applicable discipline (e.g., communications, business administration, marketing) from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a post-secondary or similarly complex organizational environment.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, demonstrating a superior command of the English language. Excellent writing and copy-editing skills with a passion for engaging storytelling.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, planning skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and make quick, appropriate decisions when challenged.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strategic thinker with superior analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to stay current and adapt to change.
• Demonstrates creativity and initiative thinking.
• Ability to address complex/sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise mature judgement, initiative and independence in setting and accomplishing goals and priorities.
• Excellent knowledge and proven experience with MS Office suite. Familiarity with various digital platforms such as Graduway, Blackbaud NetCommunity, Raiser’s Edge database is an asset.
• Event management experience is an asset.
• Responsible, outgoing, enthusiastic team player who is results-oriented and dedicated to team success.
• Adept at building and leveraging a network of relationships to achieve goals.
• Project management experience, including project coordination, is an asset.
• Practical understanding of content management systems, including maintenance of existing content, form management, and creation of new posts, pages, and events.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognised as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university.

A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized.

At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve.

We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [e-mail]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.