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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Excellent health insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The University of Nevada-Las Vegas is hiring an Alumni Engagement Officer (AEO) to develop and implement strategic alumni initiatives that foster long-term relationships with its alumni community.

The AEO will manage regional markets, expand volunteer leadership, and support initiatives that promote alumni engagement and philanthropy. The role emphasizes collaboration with various university departments and requires experience in alumni relations.

Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and tuition discounts for employees and their families.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One to three years of related experience in alumni engagement or higher education.
• Experience with volunteer leadership development and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic alumni engagement efforts.
• Build meaningful alumni connections and support volunteer leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments to create integrated engagement strategies.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Volunteer management

Community outreach

Event management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Job Description

The Alumni Engagement Officer (AEO) is a frontline alumni engagement position responsible for developing and implementing strategic alumni engagement efforts that strengthen lifelong relationships between UNLV and its alumni community.

The AEO focuses on building meaningful alumni connections, increasing alumni participation, expanding volunteer leadership, and supporting the advancement pipeline through proactive relationship management and engagement strategies. The position serves as a strategic connector between alumni and the university, creating opportunities for alumni to remain engaged through volunteer leadership, regional and affinity‑based engagement, career and student engagement initiatives, advocacy opportunities, and philanthropic involvement.

The AEO manages assigned regional markets and alumni segments and is responsible for identifying, cultivating, stewarding, and growing alumni engagement opportunities that support institutional priorities. The position supports the growth and sustainability of Regional Rebel Networks in Nevada and key external markets through volunteer recruitment, leadership development, strategic outreach, and alumni relationship management.

The role collaborates closely with Development, Annual Giving, colleges and schools, Career Services, Athletics, Admissions, and campus partners to create integrated alumni engagement strategies that strengthen affinity and support philanthropic pipeline development. The AEO utilizes Salesforce CRM and engagement metrics to monitor alumni participation, volunteer involvement, outreach activity, and engagement outcomes. The AEO represents UNLV and the Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement at university and regional events and serves as a visible ambassador for the Rebels Forever alumni community.

About UNLV Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) fosters relationships with alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations and encourages private financial support for the students, faculty, research, and innovative programs that distinguish UNLV as an exceptional university. PAE currently employs nearly 100 team members. We seek to hire talented professionals who share the university's vision for excellence in academics and research, as well as a commitment to the relationships built between UNLV and its alumni and friends.

Living Our Values

As a team member of PAE, you will be part of a growing, inclusive division that values integrity, trust, excellence, teamwork, and respect.

Minimum Qualifications

• • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• • One to three years of related 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 working in higher education advancement or alumni relations environments.
• • Experience with volunteer leadership development, portfolio management, regional engagement strategies, CRM systems, and pipeline development initiatives.
• • Three to five years of related experience, and one to three years of supervisory experience.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

$70,000 – $75,000

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, 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 (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154‑1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895‑4055; Email: [e-mail], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202‑1100; Telephone: 1‑800‑421‑3481 FAX: 202‑453‑6012; TDD: 1‑800‑877‑8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.