Alumni Relations Manager

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Retirement plan with matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

University of Michigan's Michigan Engineering division seeks a CSE Alumni Relations Manager to develop and implement strategies engaging Division of Computer Science & Engineering alumni. You will plan regional and virtual events, mentor programs, and lifelong learning initiatives while coordinating with Alumni Association and College partners.

You will track engagement metrics, manage advisory board activities, and work with department leadership to align plans with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a portfolio of alumni engagement programs and events for CSE alumni, including 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.

Skills

Social media management

Email marketing platforms

CRM databases

Editorial/writing

Event management

Data analysis / ROI

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM software

Email marketing platforms

Social media management tools

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.