Alumni & Stewardship Coordinator

Mississippi University for Women; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS seeks a proactive professional to assist in alumni relations and donor engagement, coordinating fundraising activities and events throughout the year.

The role supports the Director, develops stewardship plans, and enhances social media presence while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of writing and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or professional knowledge equivalent.
• Requires 1+ year in a professional office environment; 3 years preferred.
• Excellent writing, communication and computer skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment managing multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Alumni Relations and Donor Engagement in fundraising activities and donor relations.
• Assist with creation of promotional materials, invitations and solicitations for events and campaigns.
• Develop and direct a comprehensive stewardship plan for all supporters of the University.
• Assist in organizing MUWAA board meetings and attend as needed.
• Organize alumni functions/events and support new and existing chapters.
• Plan and execute fundraising and alumni events locally and out of state, including Homecoming events.
• Use social media to enhance fundraising efforts and design images for campaigns.
• Manage and monitor social media channels and track metrics to measure impact.
• Uphold confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Social media design

Donor relations

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment

• Assist the Director of Alumni Relations and Donor Engagement and working with the development and alumni staff through the fundraising cycle developing strategies that strengthen long-term relationships with alumni and donors.
• Assists with the creation of promotional materials, invitations and solicitations related to fundraising activities and events. Maintain an inventory of donor gifts/premiums for use by development staff. Ensure that staff are aware of these resources.
• Create, implement and direct a comprehensive and strategic stewardship plan acknowledging all supporters to the University. Remain up to date on current best practices for donor stewardship trends.
• Assist in preparation for the MUWAA board meetings and attend as needed.
• Assist in organizing alumni functions/events and attend as needed.
• Assist with programming to build new alumni chapters and retain and grow existing chapters and affinity groups.
• Work with development and alumni staff to plan and execute fundraising, alumni and cultivation events locally and out of state throughout the year and attend as needed. Events but not limited to include Homecoming, Welty Gala, Scholarship Donor Appreciation Lunch.
• Identify ways to enhance fundraising efforts through social media platforms and drive awareness of and attention to events and other fundraising activities. Utilize design skills for social media and other fundraising images.
• Manage day to day updating, maintenance, and continuity of social media outlets: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, etc.
• Manage the online reputation of the social media efforts by monitoring news and trends. Monitor the impact of social media by tracking metrics and analyzing effectiveness in an effort to maximize results.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; professional knowledge equivalent to a bachelor’s degree required.
• Requires more than 1 year experience in a professional office environment; 3 years experience preferred
• Excellent writing, communication and computer skills required
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge a plus
• Experience working in a fast paced environment and the ability to manage multiple assignments preferred
• Position involves working with highly confidential information and complete discretion is required

Other Skills and Abilities

• High level skill in the use of personal computers and related software including Microsoft Office. Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to plan, develop and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use independent judgement and to manage confidential information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to design social media and other fundraising images.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group.
• Excellent telephone courtesy knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques relevant to major gift fundraising.
• Creativity, curiosity, sense of humor, high energy level and enthusiasm for meeting and working with a wide range of individuals.
• Excellent organization skills and detail oriented.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Employee will frequently be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds; requires close (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).

Job Description Summary

Assists the Director of Alumni Relations and Donor Engagement in coordinating activities of the alumni organization including fundraising activities, alumni events and meetings.

Hours of Availability

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number FY20779NF

Open Date

Open Date 08/26/2026

Will this job have a specific close date? No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • MUW Departmental Announcement
  • MUW Human Resources Office
  • MUW Website
  • Mississippi Employment Service
  • Local Newspaper
  • In-state Newspaper
  • Out-of-state Newspaper
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Friend
  • Journal/Periodical
  • Off-campus Recruitment
  • Women/Minority Publication
  • Contacted by department and invited to apply
  • Other
  • The Academic Network (TAN)
• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
  • Yes
  • No
• * If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (NOTE: MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe your social media experience in a professional setting.

  (Open Ended Question)