Founding Strategic Alumni Engagement Lead

Arcadia University; Glenside (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia University seeks an Alumni Engagement Officer to shape and lead a new office focused on Strategic Partnerships and Alumni Engagement. You will design programs, coordinate events, and build lifelong connections among Arcadia's global alumni community.

You will work with the Director and campus partners to drive engagement, mentor volunteers, and leverage data to improve outcomes, while collaborating across departments to expand opportunities for students and alumni alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in alumni relations, volunteer management, higher education advancement, or related fields.
• Experience building relationships with alumni, volunteers, donors, and campus partners.
• Proven success creating and managing alumni engagement programs and events.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends and travel for alumni programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee a calendar of alumni events including regional gatherings, reunions, Alumni Weekend, networking, webinars, and more.
• Develop engagement opportunities for alumni across life stages and geographic regions.
• Cultivate alumni communities based on professions, interests, affinity groups, and locations.
• Establish annual goals, metrics, and assessment measures for engagement initiatives.
• Identify trends and implement innovative approaches to increase engagement.
• Recruit, train, and support alumni volunteers and advisory boards.
• Manage the Alumni Association Advisory Council and its committees.
• Provide mentoring and career development opportunities for students and alumni.
• Recognize alumni contributions through awards and recognition programs.
• Partner with Development to identify prospective donors and attend donor events.
• Collaborate with Advising & Experiential Learning to connect alumni with students.

Skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Event planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Arcadia University seeks an Alumni Engagement Officer to shape and lead a new office focused on Strategic Partnerships and Alumni Engagement. You will design programs, coordinate events, and build lifelong connections among Arcadia's global alumni community.

You will work with the Director and campus partners to drive engagement, mentor volunteers, and leverage data to improve outcomes, while collaborating across departments to expand opportunities for students and alumni alike.