Alumni Programs Lead: Engagement & Growth

Operation-Smil; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Safe Harbor

Employer matching

Health plans

Flexible time off

Remote/hybrid/onsite options

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Operation Smile is seeking a Program Manager, Alumni Programs, to grow engagement with student alumni through relationship building, communications, events, and program coordination.

You will maintain the alumni database, coordinate content for LinkedIn groups, support mentoring and networking events, regional boards, and collaborate with Development on fundraising participation, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in alumni relations, program management, or related nonprofit fields.
• Experience coordinating events, volunteer programs, or stakeholder engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the student alumni database.
• Coordinate content for alumni LinkedIn groups and other social platforms.
• Plan and support mentoring, volunteer involvement, and networking events.
• Coordinate Regional Alumni Board activities and fundraising events.
• Track outcomes and prepare reports on engagement metrics.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Event coordination

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Operation Smile is seeking a Program Manager, Alumni Programs, to grow engagement with student alumni through relationship building, communications, events, and program coordination.

You will maintain the alumni database, coordinate content for LinkedIn groups, support mentoring and networking events, regional boards, and collaborate with Development on fundraising participation, with travel as needed.