Alumni Engagement & Events Coordinator

Macalester College; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Vacation & holidays

Insurance package

HSA contribution

Tuition assistance

Free primary care

Fitness facility access

Job summary

Macalester College is seeking an Alumni Engagement Coordinator to support the team with administrative duties in a fast-paced environment. This role serves as the first point of contact for Alumni inquiries, oversees student workers, coordinates communications, and helps maintain office systems to keep programs moving smoothly.

The position is full-time with a weekly hybrid schedule: remote Mondays and Fridays, in-office Tuesdays through Thursdays, with typical hours 8:30am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of administrative experience.
• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organization; ability to juggle multiple projects/s events.

Responsibilities

• Owns the daily rhythm of the Alumni Engagement office and supports meetings and materials.
• Provides logistical support for events and manages invitations, registration, and on-site tasks.
• Handles initial Alumni inquiries via email/phone and routes to the right staff.
• Supports Alumni Council and communications activities, including newsletters and social media.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises student workers; assists with budget tracking and office tasks.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Fundraising software

Social media platforms

Broadcast emails

Job description

Macalester College is seeking an Alumni Engagement Coordinator to support the team with administrative duties in a fast-paced environment. This role serves as the first point of contact for Alumni inquiries, oversees student workers, coordinates communications, and helps maintain office systems to keep programs moving smoothly.

The position is full-time with a weekly hybrid schedule: remote Mondays and Fridays, in-office Tuesdays through Thursdays, with typical hours 8:30am–4:30pm.