Alumni Relations Student Assistant — Flexible Hours

Foundation; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The UConn Foundation is seeking a part-time Alumni Relations Student Assistant to support the CLAS Alumni Relations team by coordinating alumni events and maintaining accurate data.

The role offers hands-on experience in higher education advancement, communications, and alumni engagement, with flexible 6-10 hours per week and occasional evening events.

Enrollment at the University of Connecticut is required; strong MS Office skills and attention to detail preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrollment at UConn; good standing per university policies.
• Interest in alumni relations, communications, or advancement preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with social media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of alumni events, including logistics, registration, and on-site support.
• Support alumni communications by drafting emails, newsletters, and social media content.
• Conduct data entry and updates in alumni CRM system (contact info, event attendance, engagement notes).
• Research alumni backgrounds to support outreach, stewardship, and engagement strategies.
• Prepare materials for meetings, events, and presentations (packets, nametags, reports).
• Help manage RSVP lists, attendance tracking, and post-event follow-up.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Skills

Event planning

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Social media

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Enrollment at University of Connecticut

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM system

Job description

The UConn Foundation is seeking a part-time Alumni Relations Student Assistant to support the CLAS Alumni Relations team by coordinating alumni events and maintaining accurate data.

The role offers hands-on experience in higher education advancement, communications, and alumni engagement, with flexible 6-10 hours per week and occasional evening events.

Enrollment at the University of Connecticut is required; strong MS Office skills and attention to detail preferred.