Alumni Relations Manager: CSE Engagement & Events

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

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.