Alumni Engagement & Events Coordinator

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking an Alumni Coordinator to advance the university's alumni engagement programs. You will coordinate events, support communications, assist volunteers, and maintain alumni records to strengthen connections with regional chapters and the Alumni Association.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering excellent customer service. Evening/weekend availability is expected for events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in event coordination, alumni relations, communications, membership, or related field.
• Strong organizational and project-coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to a high level of customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and use donor database systems, including Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Must be flexible regarding work schedule, with the ability to work evening and weekend hours for events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate alumni events and programs, including reunions, homecoming, regional and chapter events. Manage logistics, registration, materials, and on-site execution in partnership with the Advancement Operations & Events Manager.
• Support alumni communications and engagement, including newsletters, class notes, social media, and outreach, in partnership with Advancement Communications, and help grow measurable alumni participation and engagement.
• Support the LSU New Orleans Alumni Association board and volunteers, including meeting coordination, committee support, volunteer recognition, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate alumni records in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, build lists and queries, and track event and engagement data in coordination with the Advancement Data & Stewardship Manager.
• Produce periodic reports as required and perform other responsibilities as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the University and the Foundation.

Skills

Event coordination

Alumni relations

Communications

Project coordination

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

LSU New Orleans is seeking an Alumni Coordinator to advance the university's alumni engagement programs. You will coordinate events, support communications, assist volunteers, and maintain alumni records to strengthen connections with regional chapters and the Alumni Association.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering excellent customer service. Evening/weekend availability is expected for events.