Alumni Clubs Engagement Lead

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Vacation days up to 22 per year

Retirement plans with employer match

Tuition discounts for Purdue programs

Job summary

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking an Alumni Clubs Senior Specialist to support alumni volunteers and strengthen Purdue's nationwide club network. You will partner with university colleagues to empower leaders, expand engagement, and drive programs that connect Boilermakers from coast to coast.

The role involves managing club operations, developing leadership pipelines, and coordinating with Engagement, Marketing & Communications, Finance, and Special Events. Travel 15–30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, hospitality, organizational leadership, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in event planning, customer service, sales, communications, human resources, volunteer management, or marketing.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar customer marketing software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support alumni volunteers and strengthen Purdue's alumni club network.
• Collaborate with Purdue For Life Foundation & university partners to empower alumni leaders.
• Develop engagement opportunities for lifelong Purdue connections.
• Travel domestically 15–30% to club regions for recruitment and events.
• Coordinate with Engagement, Marketing, Finance and other teams to align programs.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Multi-project management

Adaptability

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce

Ascend CRM

Job description

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking an Alumni Clubs Senior Specialist to support alumni volunteers and strengthen Purdue's nationwide club network. You will partner with university colleagues to empower leaders, expand engagement, and drive programs that connect Boilermakers from coast to coast.

The role involves managing club operations, developing leadership pipelines, and coordinating with Engagement, Marketing & Communications, Finance, and Special Events. Travel 15–30% is expected.