Program Coordinator for Alumni Relations

University of Vermont Foundation & Alumni Association; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

403(b) immediate vesting

Tuition remission

Job summary

The Program Coordinator for Alumni Relations at the UVM Foundation in Burlington, Vermont, supports long‑term engagement with alumni, friends and donors. You will run the Alumni House daily operations, manage facilities and staff, and implement policies to ensure a welcoming and high‑quality guest experience.

This on-site role reports to the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations and requires an Associate’s degree with three years of admin experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with three years of professional administrative experience.
• Experience in customer relations and data management is preferred.
• Experience in higher education environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site operations for Alumni House from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Staff a welcome center, coordinate events, and report on space utilization.
• Manage facility maintenance, safety programs, and inventory control.
• Support alumni relations programs and collaborate with campus partners.
• Provide office support and assist with miscellaneous duties as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Data manipulation

Documentation training

Independent thinking

Highly organized

Multitasking

Self-starter

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Database usage

Software applications

Job description

JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator for Alumni Relations, UVM Foundation

REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations, UVM Foundation

FTE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Burlington, Vermont

JOB TYPE/HOURS: On-site. Occasional overtime/weekend hours required.

EXPECTED SALARY: $55,000 – $60,000; plus the UVM Foundation’s progressive benefits package, which includes: a comprehensive health plan; dental, vision, and life insurance; a robust paid time off package; a 403(b) plan with immediate vesting and contributions; and tuition remission.

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator for Alumni Relations plays a key role in strengthening and sustaining the long-term engagement of university alumni, friends, and donors. The Program Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the Alumni House, including managing facilities and operations staff to support planned activities and events; they also develop and implement systems, policies, and procedures that support the Association’s core engagement programs. The role is responsible for delivering high level customer service standards and protocols to ensure a safe, welcoming, and high-quality experience for all Alumni House guests.

Essential Functions

• 40% House Operations Management – Responsible for daily onsite presence and building operations 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: staffing a welcome center; producing daily utilization and set‑up reports; reserving space; coordinating with University event services; supporting major functions; conducting regular meetings with AVP of Alumni Relations to address critical business functions.
• 25% Facility and Inventory Management – Responsible for building maintenance, including: evaluating cleaning and custodial standards; monitoring room setups and breakdowns; coordinating fire and safety programs; maintaining equipment inventory control system; coordinating gallery displays and alumni/faculty library collections; ensuring facility compliance with government regulations and health and security standards; serving as liaison to UVM CatCard Center for building security and access management; and developing and monitoring a visitor parking management program.
• 15% Program Support – Play an active, effective, team-oriented role in ensuring the success and attainment of alumni relations program goals; collaborate with UVM Foundation staff to raise awareness of alumni house programs and coordinate with campus partners.
• 15% Office Support – Monitor and replenish office supplies and items necessary for departmental operations; support other Alumni Association activity as needed.
• 5% Other duties as assigned. – Specific standards of performance will be captured as metrics in an annual business plan.

Desired Skills & Abilities

• Skilled relationship builder, with experience in customer relation settings.
• Superior skills in Microsoft Office suite, specifically high efficiency in data manipulation and document management.
• Experience with, and ability to learn, software applications (database utilization; as well as the ability to set up software for efficient use and deliver training to colleagues).
• Ability to think independently and use critical and creative thinking to solve problems in a complex environment.
• Highly organized, flexible, collaborative, and able to be responsive to multiple senior level professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a keen eye for detail and ability to balance needs of team members.
• Self-starter with the ability and desire to achieve a high level of productivity and success and to consistently seek new opportunities to learn and grow.
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated written/oral communication skills.

Minimum Education & Experience

Associate’s degree and three years of professional administrative assistant experience, preferably in higher education or any equivalent combinations of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.