Alumni Engagement & Events Coordinator

University of New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking an Alumni Coordinator to support the alumni engagement program through event coordination, communications support, volunteer and chapter support, and data management. You will work under the Director of Alumni Engagement to keep the alumni connected and engaged as LSU New Orleans evolves.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, experience in event coordination or alumni relations, strong organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to work evenings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 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 commitment to a high level of customer service.
• 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

• Coordinates alumni events and programs, including reunions, homecoming, regional and chapter events; manages logistics, registration, materials, and on-site execution.
• Supports alumni communications and engagement, including newsletters, class notes, social media, and outreach; helps grow measurable alumni participation and engagement.
• Supports the Alumni Association board and volunteers, including meeting coordination and follow-up.
• Maintains accurate alumni records in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT; builds lists and queries, tracks event and engagement data.
• Produces periodic reports and performs other responsibilities to meet university and Foundation goals.

Skills

Event coordination

Alumni relations

Communications

Project coordination

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

LSU New Orleans is seeking an Alumni Coordinator to support the alumni engagement program through event coordination, communications support, volunteer and chapter support, and data management. You will work under the Director of Alumni Engagement to keep the alumni connected and engaged as LSU New Orleans evolves.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, experience in event coordination or alumni relations, strong organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to work evenings and