MHA Alumni Engagement Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,500; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a part-time MHA Alumni Engagement Manager within the MHA Administration Program and SPH. The role focuses on coordinating alumni relations through events, programs, and communications, collaborating with the MHA Advisory Board and alumni associations.

The position reports to the MHA Program Director with a dotted line to SPH advancement. It requires a flexible schedule, two on-campus days weekly, and occasional evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, public relations, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience showing a strong commitment to customer service.
• Collaborative experience working in teams across multiple departments.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support an alumni relations strategy for events, programs, and communications.
• Manage MHA Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) and its committees; prepare materials and schedule meetings.
• Supervise graduate assistants assigned to alumni relations work.
• Plan and execute events and volunteer programs for MHA alumni.
• Develop three alumni newsletters per year in coordination with SPH Communications.
• Highlight alumni achievements and promote program needs and opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Job

Position Summary

The Master of Healthcare (MHA) Administration Program and School ofPublic Health (SPH) seek applications for a part-time (50% or 20hours per week) MHA Alumni Engagement Manager (Job Code 9761AO:Advancement Officer 4 - Operations Generalist). The position willfocus on coordinating, managing, and supporting an alumni relationsstrategy that best engages the MHA program’s alumni body throughevents, programs, and communications as well as the MHA AlumniAdvisory Board (AAB) and its committees. This position will reportdirectly to the MHA Program Director with a dotted line to the SPHAssociate Chief Advancement Officer for Alumni Engagement.

Starting Salary Range

The starting salary range for a 50% part-time position is $41,000 -$48,500 annually ($82,000-$97,000 annually at 100% time), and isdependent upon the selected candidate’s relevant qualifications,experience, and internal equity.

Work Arrangements

The University of Minnesota endorses a “Work. With Flexibility.”approach and we offer a flexible work environment that meets theneeds of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. Thestaff member must be available to work a flexible schedule,including occasional weekends and evenings and some travel. Thisposition will have a hybrid work option with a minimum of two daysper week on campus.

Job Responsibilities

The MHA Alumni Engagement Manager works in collaboration with theMHA program director and leadership team, the new MHA AlumniAdvisory Board (AAB), the MHA Alumni Association/Foundation, theUniversity of Minnesota Alumni Association, the University ofMinnesota Foundation, and SPH Advancement to manage MHAalumni-program activities and foster a stronger MHA alumninetwork.

MHA Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) (30% or 6 hours/week)

• Manage and provide administrative leadership for the MHA AlumniAdvisory Board.
• In consultation with the Associate Chief Advancement Officerfor Alumni Engagement, partner with the MHA program director todevelop and implement a well-defined strategy for the MHA AAB.
• Become a recognized source of knowledge and expertise on therole and responsibilities of the MHA AAB.
• Manage the AAB and its committees, including preparing boardmeeting materials (e.g., agendas, presentations, reports, orbriefings), scheduling and staffing board meetings, and ensuringdistribution and archiving of board meeting minutes.
• Manage the AAB’s board nomination, selection, and orientationprocess.
• Work closely with MHA AAB members to empower them to fulfilltheir responsibilities, including managing SPH/MHA commitments,ensuring they are prepared for meetings, speaking engagements, andother events.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with MHA AAB members andother key MHA volunteers to serve as a trusted resource for MHAalumni.
• Drive AAB board coordination efforts with the Minnesota MHAAlumni Association Foundation (AA/F) (e.g., student awards atgraduation, proposals and requests for program funding, ensureUniversity of Minnesota Foundation endowment reports are received,etc.)
• Supervise MHA graduate assistants assigned to alumni relationswork.

Programming, Events, and Volunteer Management (35% or 7hours/week)

• MHA Alumni Volunteer Management
  • Develop, promote and manage all MHA alumni volunteeropportunities in conjunction with SPH, MHA AAB, and programefforts
  • In collaboration with SPH Advancement, facilitate thecollection and maintenance of MHA alumni volunteer information andcoordinate with Advancement staff to ensure volunteer activitiesare accurately coded within the donor management system
• Event Management
  • In coordination with SPH, plan and execute an annual MHA Alumniand Student Social.
  • In coordination with the MHA program, plan and coordinate theMHA alumni reception at the American College of HealthcareExecutives conference and the MHA presence at the ACHE Expo.
• MHA Alumni Awards
  • Manage the biennial Greg Hart Distinguished Alumni ServiceAward from nomination process to awarding.
  • Facilitate the development of other novel MHA alumni awards torecognize outstanding alumni service and contributions.

MHA Communications (35% or 7 hours/week)

• Handle routine alumni inquiries and serve as the first point ofcontact between MHA alumni and the MHA program director.
• Work with the MHA program leadership team and graduateassistants to develop three alumni newsletters per year (one persemester and an annual report) in coordination with SPHCommunications.
• Highlight MHA alumni achievements and actively promote MHAprogram needs and volunteer opportunities on the MN MHA AlumniLinkedIn Group
• Manage and serve as the coordinator for the MHA group on theUMAA’s Maroon and Gold Network.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, public relations,or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience that shows a strong commitment tocustomer service.
• Demonstrated experience working collegially and collaborativelyin a team setting and with diverse groups of individuals anddepartments.
• Strong evidence of project management and problem-solvingskills with a demonstrated record of managing multiple priorities,engaging others, and delegating work as needed, while meeting tightdeadlines.
• Demonstrated effective written and interpersonal communicationskills.
• Ability to work a few evenings or weekends, based on alumniavailability

Preferred

• Experience working in industry or alumni relations.
• Experience managing boards and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and execute programsand events to meet the interests and needs of a specifiedaudience.

About the Department

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) isMinnesota's only school of public health, committed to improvingthe health and well-being of communities worldwide. Throughinnovative research, learning, and concrete action, we tackletoday's biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academicdivisions: Biostatistics & Health Data Science, EnvironmentalHealth Sciences, Epidemiology & Community Health, and HealthPolicy & Management.

Ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report as the #6public school of public health, SPH is home to approximately 1,000students, 130 faculty, and 400 staff across 25 internationallyrecognized centers. Our academic excellence is highlighted by our#3-ranked Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and #9-rankedBiostatistics programs.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $41,000 - $48,500 per year; depending oneducation/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 50% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for moreinformation regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package thatincludes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professionaltraining
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Retirement plans
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counselingat no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important tonote that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. Thisapproach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions ofeach candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of ourcommitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered toincoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for thisposition, please click the Apply button and follow theinstructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete anonline application for the position and attach a cover letter andresume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessingyour My Job Applications page and uploading documents in the MyCover Letters and Attachments section.

Required application materials: Resume and CoverLetter

To request an accommodation during the application process, pleasee-mail [e-mail] or call [phone].

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversityand inclusion in enriching the employment experience of itsemployees and in supporting the academic mission. The University iscommitted to attracting and retaining employees with varyingidentities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to andopportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment withoutregard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.To learn more about diversity at the U: Office of Diversity text removed.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successfulcompletion of a background check. Our presumption is thatprospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminalconvictions do not automatically disqualify finalists fromemployment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among thelargest public research universities in the country, offeringundergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude ofopportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of oneof the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities,students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit fromextensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers,international corporations, government agencies, and arts,nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized byForbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employerfor Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026,we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awardsrecognition for employee appreciation and work-lifeflexibility.