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Position Title Coordinator of Alumni Relations
Job Responsibilities Role: The Coordinator of Alumni Relations reports to the Director of Engagement and is part of a team designed to create an informed, interested and involved alumni constituency of Truman State University. The Coordinator is a valuable resource to Truman's nine volunteer-led Alumni Chapters. The Coordinator will be responsible to maintain and enhance programs and activities that encourage alumni to deepen relationships with the University. The Coordinator should have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate as a team member. Specific responsibilities are outlined below.
1. Communication – Responsible for mass communication including email blasts, social media and mailings.
2. Alumni Chapter Membership – Primary point of contact for Alumni Chapter members including preparing membership packets, developing membership recruitment materials and communicating with Alumni Chapters regarding their members.
3. Volunteers – First point of contact for volunteer event coordinators. Provides excellent and timely customer service to volunteers, including leaders of Alumni Chapters and Clubs as well as members of the National Alumni Board of Directors.
4. Events – Maintains events calendars. Works with volunteers to create communication plans to promote events. Utilizes Truman's e-commerce platform to sell tickets to events. Works with volunteers to capture and track event attendee information.
5. Financial – Monthly prepares financial paperwork related to Alumni Chapter membership and event payments. Conducts internal audits to ensure financial paperwork has been completed correctly.
6. Data Maintenance – Ensures data is entered correctly and efficiently in the Advancement CRM (Slate) to track engagement including but not limited to Alumni Chapter membership, event attendance and mass communication.
7. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Engagement.
Required Qualifications Required qualifications include: Bachelor's degree; excellent written and verbal communication skills; valid driver's license; willingness and ability to travel regionally (including driving 3 hours or more) and work flexible hours including nights and weekends; well versed in major computer programs like Microsoft Office, Zoom and current social media platforms; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time; ability to work with a diverse population and juggle multiple scheduling demands; and demonstrated understanding and commitment of Truman's culture.
Preferred Qualifications Higher education experience; experience with event planning and/or volunteer management.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S156P
Open Date 05/13/2024
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications must be submitted electronically at For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at or . Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
Review of applications will begin May 20, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit Salary Starting annual salary is $35,568.
Non Discrimination Statement Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, , and .
Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, or .
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