Alumni Relations Manager

Michigan Giving

Ann Arbor (MI)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Retirement matching with vesting

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks an Alumni Relations Officer Assoc to develop, plan, and implement strategies engaging the Division of Computer Science & Engineering alumni. You will lead events, mentorship, and lifelong learning initiatives while coordinating with the Alumni Association and external partners.

The role requires 1–3 years in alumni relations, strong writing, and experience with social media and CRM systems.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree required; related fields preferred.
1–3 years of alumni relations or related experience.
Experience supporting advisory boards or similar leadership committees.
1–3 years in a higher education setting.
Strong writing and communication skills for newsletters, web copy, and board meetings.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a portfolio of alumni engagement programs and events.
Engage with alumni and student community via social media, website, and other channels; advertise and maintain events.
Develop programming for events and volunteer opportunities.
Coordinate nominations and selections for alumni awards.
Collaborate with College communications/marketing teams to share news and opportunities.
Track engagement metrics (attendance, participation, ROI) and report to leadership.

Skills

Alumni relations

Event management

CRM databases

Social media management

Email marketing

Writing skills

ROI analysis

Education

Associate's degree in Marketing/Communications/PR/HEA

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Who We Are

At Michigan Engineering, we develop the talent and technologies that move society forward and serve our state and national interests. Through discovery and innovation, we create the foundational knowledge and practical technologies to solve not only today's most pressing challenges, but also power industries and change lives. Our programs and community are designed to promote personal well-being and achievement, enabling everyone to unlock their potential and contribute with confidence.

Job Summary

The CSE Alumni Relations Manager will develop, plan, and implement strategies to engage and cultivate relationships with the Division of Computer Science & Engineering alumni.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a portfolio of alumni engagement programs and events for CSE alumni, including but not limited to: regional and virtual events, reunion events, networking opportunities, homecoming weekend, mentoring programs, and lifelong learning initiatives.
Actively engage with CSE alumni and the CSE student community through the Division's social media, website, and other channels; take responsibility for advertising and maintaining events and activities through these channels.
Develop programming for events to engage alumni.
Develop and implement volunteer opportunities for CSE alumni.
Facilitate nominations and the selection process for alumni awards.
Leverage existing programs and opportunities for CSE alumni through the Alumni Association, the College's Alumni Engagement team, and other partners.
Participate in the College of Engineering alumni engagement community of practice.
Track and evaluate the success of alumni engagement efforts through metrics, such as event attendance, participation rates, and alumni feedback.
Proactively engage with department leadership on alumni feedback and plans.
Assist with coordination of the meetings and activities of the CSE National Advisory Board. Coordinate with the board on matters pertaining to alumni relations.
Manage the communications and logistics required to plan and implement board meetings.
Manage follow-up actions from board meetings.
Develop engagements to encourage graduating students to picture themselves as alums.
Collaborate with the CSE and the College's communications & marketing teams to feature alumni and keep alumni informed of the Division's news, events, and opportunities.
Perform other duties as required or assigned by department leadership.

Required Qualifications

Associate's Degree: Required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
Professional Experience: 1-3 years of experience in alumni relations, constituent engagement, project management, marketing, or high-level event management.
Proven experience supporting or coordinating an advisory board or similar leadership committee.
1-3 years experience working within a higher education setting.
Ability to manage the full lifecycle of an event from conceptualizing a regional networking mixer to executing a complex homecoming weekend.
Intermediate skills in social media management, email marketing platforms and CRM databases
Exceptional writing skills for newsletters, web copy, and executive summaries for board meetings.
Ability to interpret engagement metrics (open rates, attendance trends, conversion from student to active alum) to prove ROI to leadership.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree: Preferably in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits

Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Routinely moves audio/visual/event equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
May require work during early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.
The person in the position travels domestically and internationally, as required.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Opening ID

283636

Working Title

Alumni Relations Manager

Job Title

Alumni Relations Officer Assoc

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time