Alumni Engagement & Events Lead

Dakota State University; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Hospital indemnity insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Health reimbursement account

6% SDRS retirement match

Paid time off (15 days annual leave +

14 days sick leave + 11 holidays

Reduced tuition

Professional liability coverage

Paid family leave

Job summary

Dakota State University invites applications for an Alumni Relations Officer to engage DSU alumni, plan compelling events, and strengthen lifelong connections between graduates and the university. The role collaborates with campus departments, manages alumni communications, recruits volunteers, and represents DSU at events as a confident spokesperson.

A bachelor’s degree is required, and creativity in outreach is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Creativity and innovation in developing programs and outreach efforts.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to groups of various sizes.
• Ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with alumni and other stakeholders.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement engaging alumni events and programs that connect former students with current campus life and fellow alumni.
• Create and maintain communication channels with alumni through social media, newsletters, and university publications.
• Collaborate with various campus departments to highlight alumni achievements and strengthen alumni engagement with university initiatives.
• Assist in identifying, recruiting, and managing alumni volunteers and ambassadors for events and university outreach.
• Represent the university at events and gatherings, serving as a confident and dynamic spokesperson.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Dakota State University invites applications for an Alumni Relations Officer to engage DSU alumni, plan compelling events, and strengthen lifelong connections between graduates and the university. The role collaborates with campus departments, manages alumni communications, recruits volunteers, and represents DSU at events as a confident spokesperson.

A bachelor’s degree is required, and creativity in outreach is highly valued.