Student & Young Alumni Engagement Lead

Howard University; Olivette (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University’s Talent Acquisition team seeks a Manager for Student and Young Alumni Engagement to design and assess programs fostering lifelong relationships between the University, students, and new alumni. You will serve as liaison to student organizations and campus partners to cultivate involvement and philanthropy.

You will collaborate across divisions, plan senior-year experiences and events, deliver workshops on engagement and networking, and promote mentoring for early-career alumni.

Qualifications

• 1-6 years of progressive administrative and office management experience.
• Ability to complete periodic weekend work hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and evaluate engagement programs for undergraduate and graduate students that strengthen affinity and prepare students for lifelong alumni involvement.
• Serve as the primary Alumni Relations liaison to major student organizations, including the School/College councils, student ambassadors, and affinity groups.
• Advise the Howard University Pre-Alumni Association and connecting students with Alumni Clubs.
• Coordinate senior-year experience initiatives, including senior traditions, countdown-to-graduation programming, recognition events, and philanthropic education.
• Deliver presentations and workshops on alumni engagement, networking, professional development, and the value of alumni communities.
• Design and manage outreach strategies to engage alumni within their first 10-15 years post-graduation.
• Develop signature programs, volunteer opportunities, and communications tailored to the needs of early-career alumni.
• Partner with the Manager for Career and Professional Development to promote networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and alumni-to-student connections.
• Plan and implement young alumni events, including regional gatherings, homecoming activities, and work alongside the Manger of Reunion Programs to engage young alumni in reunions.
• Stay informed on best practices in higher education alumni engagement, with a focus on Gen Z and emerging young alumni trends.
• Support department-wide events and initiatives as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Office administration

Raiser's Edge

Workday

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Communication

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Tools

Raiser's Edge

GiveCampus

Workday

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Howard University’s Talent Acquisition team seeks a Manager for Student and Young Alumni Engagement to design and assess programs fostering lifelong relationships between the University, students, and new alumni. You will serve as liaison to student organizations and campus partners to cultivate involvement and philanthropy.

You will collaborate across divisions, plan senior-year experiences and events, deliver workshops on engagement and networking, and promote mentoring for early-career alumni.