Strategic Alumni Engagement Lead

University of Waterloo; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Alumni Officer at the University of Waterloo builds a scalable alumni engagement ecosystem that connects alumni with students and the University. You will lead the digital community and campus-wide programming to strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and drive long‑term value for the institution.

You will manage projects requiring campus collaboration, mentor staff, partner with University Relations and Marketing, and measure outcomes to ensure alignment with Advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years in event planning, volunteer management, and alumni engagement.
• Experience managing budgets and large outreach events.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee alumni programs and events.
• Lead high-profile alumni events and engage volunteers.
• Collaborate with campus partners to deliver campus-wide initiatives.
• Manage budgets and measure program outcomes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with alumni, donors and partners.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer management

Program creation

Project management

Partnership building

Community engagement

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Senior Alumni Officer at the University of Waterloo builds a scalable alumni engagement ecosystem that connects alumni with students and the University. You will lead the digital community and campus-wide programming to strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and drive long‑term value for the institution.

You will manage projects requiring campus collaboration, mentor staff, partner with University Relations and Marketing, and measure outcomes to ensure alignment with Advancement