Alumni and External Relations Manager - School of Accountancy

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

1d•$35 - $46

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alumni and External Relations Manager, School of Accountancy (part-time 28 hours/week) The School of Accountancy (SOA) at the BYU Marriott School of Business seeks a strategic, relationship focused professional to lead alumni engagement, external relations, and advisory group operations. This role supports the school’s mission to develop Christlike leaders by strengthening connections with alumni, donors, industry partners, and other key stakeholders. Working closely with the School of Accountancy leadership, college advancement, and university partners, this position drives initiatives that deepen alumni involvement, advance fundraising priorities, and enhance the school’s external presence.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience totaling 9+ years
Experience in at least one of the following: alumni relations, advancement/development, external relations or stakeholder engagement, nonprofit relationship management, corporate relationship management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with executive-level stakeholders or advisory groups
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute professional events
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business (MBA), nonprofit management, higher education administration, communications, or related field and 10+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience totaling 16+ years
Background in accounting or familiarity with the accounting profession
Experience managing a Board of Advisors or similar executive advisory body

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy aligned with the School of Accountancy’s strategic priorities.
Cultivate and strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
Plan and deliver high-impact alumni events, programs, and initiatives, including the annual alumni CPE conference.
Manage operations, strategy, and engagement for the School of Accountancy Board of Advisors and related groups.
Coordinate meaningful interactions between advisory members, faculty, students, and school leadership.
Partner with advancement, marketing, and university teams to support fundraising and external relations efforts.
Oversee alumni communications, outreach initiatives, and production of the school’s annual report.
Track engagement outcomes, maintain key relationship data, and provide strategic reporting to leadership.
Supervise student employees and manage program budgets to support alumni and advisory initiatives.

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits after two years
Access to athletic facilities
Access to the library
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

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