Alumni Engagement Officer, UNLV Foundation - Central Development [R0152455]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Campus (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

No state income tax

Tuition discounts for dependents

Discounts on and off campus

Wellness programming

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) seeks an Alumni Engagement Officer to enhance alumni relationships and support philanthropy. You will implement strategies to increase alumni participation and volunteerism, collaborating with various campus partners.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in alumni engagement or related fields. The salary range is $70,000 to $75,000 per year, and benefits include comprehensive health insurance and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in alumni engagement, higher education advancement, or related external relations work.
• Experience in higher education advancement or alumni relations environments preferred.
• Experience with volunteer leadership development and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic alumni engagement initiatives.
• Build connections with alumni by increasing participation and volunteer leadership.
• Support the advancement pipeline through proactive relationship management.
• Monitor and analyze alumni participation and engagement outcomes.

Skills

Alumni engagement strategies

Volunteer management

Event management

Community outreach

Salesforce CRM

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Position Title: Alumni Engagement Officer (AEO)
Division: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic alumni engagement initiatives to strengthen and expand lifelong relationships with the UNLV Alumni community.
• Build meaningful connections with alumni by increasing participation, expanding volunteer leadership, and creating regional and affinity‑based engagement opportunities.
• Support the advancement pipeline through proactive relationship management, outreach, and stewardship of alumni engagement opportunities that align with institutional priorities.
• Manage regional markets and alumni segments, identifying, cultivating, stewarding, and growing engagement opportunities.
• Recruit and develop volunteer leadership, leading Regional Rebel Networks in Nevada and key external markets.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Annual Giving, college and school partners, Career Services, Athletics, Admissions, and other campus partners to create integrated engagement strategies that support philanthropic pipeline development.
• Monitor and analyze alumni participation, volunteer involvement, outreach activity, and engagement outcomes using Salesforce CRM and engagement metrics.
• Represent UNLV and the Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement at university and regional events as a visible ambassador for the Rebels Forever alumni community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One to three years of experience in alumni engagement, higher education advancement, nonprofit engagement, volunteer management, community outreach, event management, fundraising support, or related external relations work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education advancement or alumni relations environments.
• Experience with volunteer leadership development, portfolio management, regional engagement strategies, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and pipeline development initiatives.
• Three to five years of related experience, including one to three years of supervisory experience.

Compensation

Salary range: $70,000 – $75,000 per year.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools for employee, spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion. Discrimination on a protected class basis, including unlawful harassment, is illegal under federal and state law. UNLV will act to stop unlawful discrimination, prevent its recurrence, remedy its effects, and discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.