Alumni and Parent Engagement Graduate Assistant

North Central College - Naperville, IL

Full-time - Intern

Naperville, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Alumni and Parent Engagement Graduate Assistant position is a vital role within the Institutional Advancement team at North Central College. This position focuses on enhancing the alumni experience and increasing engagement with the College while providing the graduate assistant with opportunities for personal and professional development. The role involves interfacing with various stakeholders, including alumni, students, parents, and staff, and offers on-the-job training to prepare for future employment, along with opportunities for professional development through conferences and networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and analyze departmental social media strategy; work alongside the alumni engagement officer in utilizing social media platforms to market and promote alumni and parent events.
• Create engaging content including photos, and filming and editing videos to be used in event promotion, fundraising and communication to alumni and parents.
• Develop and manage an email communication strategy; create email communications and invitations, and assist with the monthly newsletter to our alumni base of nearly 30,000.
• Assist in updating assigned pages of the alumni website including commencement, homecoming and events pages.
• Co-advise the Class Gift Committee, its programs, events and fundraising initiatives.
• Assist in the planning and execution of major campus, alumni and parent event programming, both on campus and throughout the U.S., within budgetary means; be responsible for planning at least three campus alumni events each academic year.
• Update constituents' contact information, record important touch points that alumni have had with the College, and research alumni giving histories.
• Work across departments and divisions to execute events and promote opportunities for alumni and parents to become and remain engaged with the College (i.e. Center for Career and Professional Development, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of constituents including students, parents, alumni and donors of the College both in writing and verbally.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail in all tasks, ensuring accuracy in communications, event planning, and data management.
• Event Planning and Project Management Experience: Experience planning and facilitating events, with a focus on student and alumni engagement and logistical coordination. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Relationship-building Skills: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and donors.
• Experience with Social Media and Digital Tools: Proficiency in using social media platforms, digital communication tools, and event management software to promote programs and engage students.
• Time Management Skills: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Problem-solving Abilities: Ability to anticipate challenges, offer creative solutions, and adapt quickly to evolving needs in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to Quality: A strong work ethic with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in all aspects of work, from program development to event execution.
• Mission-driven: Passionate about and committed to the mission of the College.

Benefits

• On-the-job training for future employment preparation
• Opportunity to attend one professional conference/training for professional development and networking opportunities