Alumni Relations Senior Admin Lead (Hybrid)

American University; Spartanburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the AVP of Alumni Relations and the division’s staff. The role involves coordinating meetings, travel, events, and communications, while enhancing engagement with AU’s 160,000+ alumni network.

The position requires 1–3 years in alumni or donor relations, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel, Ellucian CRM Advance, and BI tools. Hybrid work schedule; background check required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in alumni, donor, or community relations for educational or non-profit institutions.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with events, schedule meetings, and manage travel for the AVP.
• Coordinate four AU Alumni Board meetings and new member orientations.
• Update records in the Ellucian CRM Advance and use BI reports for data-driven insights.
• Support volunteer stewardship activities and outreach to volunteer leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned and may supervise student staff.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

CRM Advance

MicroStrategy

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ellucian CRM Advance

Job description

American University in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the AVP of Alumni Relations and the division’s staff. The role involves coordinating meetings, travel, events, and communications, while enhancing engagement with AU’s 160,000+ alumni network.

The position requires 1–3 years in alumni or donor relations, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel, Ellucian CRM Advance, and BI tools. Hybrid work schedule; background check required.