Alumni Experience & Events Lead

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA contributions

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan (457b) matching

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia’s Mizzou Alumni Association seeks an Advancement Associate II to coordinate signature events and support hospitality initiatives for alumni and donors. The role emphasizes event logistics, vendor management, and data reporting to improve engagement.

You will manage merchandise programs, oversee significant events, and contribute to Homecoming activities, with regular office hours and some evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Superior communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a highly organized and effective manner.
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office software.
• This position will be in-office in Reynolds Alumni Center on Mizzou Campus.
• Extensive evening and weekend work.
• A valid driver’s license and cell phone must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event logistics and programming for signature Mizzou Alumni Association events, including researching and managing vendors, overseeing catering, proposing décor, developing room layouts, and tracking registrations.
• Manage the process of collecting, recording, and reporting alumni engagement and volunteer participation data, and use PowerBI to analyze and inform programming decisions.
• Oversee the MAA merchandise program by monitoring inventory, coordinating orders with vendors, and advising colleagues on merchandise ideas for programs and events.
• Support Homecoming and regional marquee events, and assist with other hospitality initiatives as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Event coordination

Alumni relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Missouri-Columbia’s Mizzou Alumni Association seeks an Advancement Associate II to coordinate signature events and support hospitality initiatives for alumni and donors. The role emphasizes event logistics, vendor management, and data reporting to improve engagement.

You will manage merchandise programs, oversee significant events, and contribute to Homecoming activities, with regular office hours and some evenings/weekends as needed.