(FWS) Student Employment: Alumni Relations Assistant AY 26-27

Working at Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University is seeking an Alumni Relations Assistant to support campus alumni engagement efforts from the Alumni House. The role involves event logistics, communications with alumni and volunteers, and helping plan major events on campus.

This Federal Work Study position requires strong writing, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the Advancement team on projects and outreach during Bobcat Weekend and other events.

Qualifications

• Federal Work Study eligibility required.
• Strong writing and editing skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Canva, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint) is preferred.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram is beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are important.
• Creative mindset with willingness to learn new tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Event preparation including assembling materials, organizing supplies, and supporting logistics
• Mailings, emails, and acknowledgements to alumni and volunteers
• Phone outreach to alumni volunteers, event venues, and partner organizations
• Venue exploration and research during event planning
• Benchmarking: tracking alumni engagement strategies at peer institutions and preparing updates for Brittany
• Representing Alumni Relations at the Involvement Fair and Commencement Fair
• Supporting alumni events during Bobcat Weekend (October 2–4)
• General administrative and project support for the Alumni Relations team

Skills

Strong writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service oriented

Independent work

Initiative

Education

Federal Work Study eligibility

Tools

Canva

Zoom

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Title

Alumni Relations Assistant

Department

Advancement

Student Employment Type

Federal Work Study

Responsibilities

• Event preparation including assembling materials, organizing supplies, and supporting logistics
• Mailings, emails, and acknowledgements to alumni and volunteers
• Phone outreach to alumni volunteers, event venues, and partner organizations
• Venue exploration and research during event planning
• Benchmarking: tracking alumni engagement strategies at peer institutions and preparing updates for Brittany
• Representing Alumni Relations at the Involvement Fair and Commencement Fair
• Supporting alumni events during Bobcat Weekend (October 2–4)
• General administrative and project support for the Alumni Relations team

Qualifications

• Federal Work Study eligibility
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Proficiency with Canva, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Creative mindset with willingness to learn new tools and processes
• Customer service-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Hours of Position

• 10–15 hours per week, based on the student’s class schedule
• Office of Advancement hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Some evening or weekend availability preferred for major alumni events
• Work takes place at the Alumni House on main campus

Required Documents for Application

Application Only

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only

If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate’s current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: September 15, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: