Alumni Affairs Manager (25-26)

IDEA Public Schools; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is looking for an Alumni Affairs Manager to support college goals through coaching and developing students, managing alumni cohorts, and implementing engagement strategies. This full-time remote role requires strong communication and analytical skills, with a focus on student success and data-driven decision-making. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including health plans and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Vacation

Bonuses

Professional Development

403(b) Plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in higher education, consulting, or non-profit.
• Student success coaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop approximately 700 alumni and 300 students.
• Design campaigns for appeals, financial aid, and re-enrollment.
• Analyze data to improve college readiness and student outreach.

Skills

Coaching

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Alumni Affairs Manager

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an Alumni Affairs Manager to join the National Alumni Affairs Team. The role involves supporting college goals by coaching and developing undergraduate students, managing alumni cohorts, and implementing engagement strategies.

Location: This is a full-time remote position based in Texas, with preference for candidates in Austin, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, or those willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations: Up to 25% annually, including travel for team meetings, college campus engagement, and student programming.

Responsibilities

1. Coach and develop approximately 700 alumni and 300 students to ensure persistence and graduation.
2. Develop and execute strategic campaigns around FAFSA, class registration, scholarships, and campus resources.
3. Design campaigns for appeals, financial aid, and re-enrollment.
4. Analyze data to improve college readiness and student outreach.
5. Lead workshops to support student persistence and college transition.
6. Distribute behavioral nudges based on student lifecycle data.
7. Maintain data trackers for over 2000 alumni.
8. Create communication plans based on data analysis to support re-enrollment.
9. Build relationships with university stakeholders.
10. Design alumni engagement plans, including touchpoints and field visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in higher education, consulting, or non-profit.
• Experience with Salesforce, Emma, Microsoft Suite, Signalvine SMS.
• Student success coaching certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for prolonged periods, lifting up to 20 pounds, travel, event setup, and effective communication.

What We Offer

Salary range: $68,800 - $79,900, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health plans, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, vacation, bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. More info at IDEA Benefits.

*Relocation stipend may be available.

Application Process

Apply online via Jobvite. Applications are reviewed continuously until the position is filled.

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