Senior Coordinator for Alumni and Constituent Engagement - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Coordinator for Alumni and Constituent Engagement to support the AVC and ACE team. You will coordinate schedules, communications, and meeting logistics, ensuring timely information flow and organized follow-through.

The role involves drafting responses, preparing briefing materials, and coordinating special projects and events. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required, with opportunities to contribute to campus partnerships.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive-level schedules, communications, travel, and expense processing for the AVC, with secondary support to the ED as capacity allows.
• Manage incoming communications and correspondence, draft routine responses, and serve as central contact for the AVC’s office.
• Coordinate introductory meetings with key university partners during AVC transition and help establish office processes and systems.
• Serve as primary liaison between the AVC and ACE team, manage requests, and provide status updates.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Confidentiality

Database Management

Deadline Management

Detail-Oriented

Event Management

Event Planning

Learning Quickly

Listening Effectively

Material Preparation

Meeting Organization

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Office Technologies

Organizing

Professional Etiquette

Project Management

Relationship Building

Scheduling

Sound Judgment

Time Management

Work Collaboratively

Zoom Video

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Coordinator for Alumni and Constituent Engagement - University Advancement# Join us today## Senior Coordinator for Alumni and Constituent Engagement - University AdvancementApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University (West Campus), Clayton, Missouri: Full time: Posted Today: JR98212# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105# **Scheduled Hours**37.5# **Position Summary**The Senior Coordinator for Alumni and Constituent Engagement coordinates the daily operations, communications, and scheduling needs of the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Alumni and Constituent Engagement (ACE) and provides secondary support to the Executive Director, Strategy and Operations (ED). The role ensures leadership has timely information, organized follow-through, and efficient coordination needed for effective decision-making.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Coordinate executive-level schedules, communications, travel, and expense processing for the AVC, with secondary support to the ED as capacity allows. Manage incoming communications and correspondence, draft routine responses on the AVC’s behalf, and serve as the central point of contact for the AVC’s office. During the AVC’s transition, coordinate introductory meetings with key university partners and help establish office processes and systems.* Serve as the primary liaison between the AVC and the ACE team. Manage incoming requests and inquiries, determining which can be resolved directly and which require escalation, and provide timely status updates to requesters. Maintain the ACE team calendar and ensure key deadlines and milestones are communicated well in advance.* Coordinate meeting preparation for the AVC by assembling briefing materials and background information in advance. Support leadership meetings by compiling, editing, and formatting presentation materials and coordinating meeting logistics, including room setup and technology. As requested, attend meetings to capture notes, track action items, and distribute follow-up to attendees.* Coordinate special projects for the AVC, including compiling materials for leadership and volunteer board meetings, organizing planning sessions or retreats, and tracking progress on departmental initiatives. Prepare, edit, and proofread documents and reports.* Contribute to team culture and departmental engagement by supporting internal events and participating in planning for social and professional development activities for the ACE team.* Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department, including periodic evening and weekend work in support of ACE events.**Working Conditions:**Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal office environment.* Occasional work at on- and off-campus St. Louis-based university events.* After hours work as needed. Physical Effort* Typically sitting at a desk or table. Equipment* Office equipment.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**Relevant Experience (2 Years)**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**## Preferred Qualifications: * Experience supporting a senior leader in a complex organizational environment.* Experience coordinating projects, meetings, and office operations.* Experience in higher education or a not-for-profit setting.* Ability to thrive in an organization that is evolving at an accelerated pace. ## This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $25.47 - $30.00.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Active Listening, Communication, Confidentiality, Database Management, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Event Management, Event Planning, Learning Quickly, Listening Effectively, Material Preparation, Meeting Organization, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Office Technologies, Organizing, Professional Etiquette, Project Management, Relationship Building, Scheduling, Sound Judgment, Time Management, Work Collaboratively, Zoom Video# **Grade**G10-H# **Salary Range**$25.47 - $39.49 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.# **Benefits Statement**Personal* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.Wellness* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!Family* We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/# **EEO Statement**Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.