Alumni Networks Officer - CSU Sacramento
About The Position
This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-builder and strategic program manager who enjoys working with volunteers, creating engaging experiences, and connecting people through a shared mission. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations, the Alumni Networks Officer will lead the strategy and growth of Sacramento State's alumni affinity groups and networks. You'll partner with volunteer leaders, campus stakeholders, and alumni to develop impactful programming focused on mentorship, professional networking, career exploration, and lifelong engagement. You'll also help expand the use of technology platforms that strengthen alumni-to-student connections while providing lead direction to a graduate student intern. If you're passionate about higher education, nonprofit engagement, community building, and creating programs that make a lasting impact, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career within one of California's premier public university systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience developing, coordinating, and managing programs, initiatives, or community engagement activities.
- Experience working with volunteers, advisory boards, committees, or stakeholder groups.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
- Experience planning events, programs, or engagement activities.
- Experience using CRM systems or technology platforms that support communications, engagement, or program management.
- Ability to analyze information, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and make thoughtful recommendations.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and off-campus as needed.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Two to four years of progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or a related field.
- Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
- Experience supporting mentorship, networking, or career development programs.
- Experience collaborating across multiple departments within a large or decentralized organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow alumni affinity groups and networks
- Build relationships with approximately 100 volunteer leaders
- Design mentorship, networking, and career development programs
- Plan engaging events and experiences that strengthen alumni connections
- Utilize CRM and engagement platforms to expand alumni participation
- Collaborate with partners across the university to advance Sacramento State's mission
- Lead the strategy and growth of Sacramento State's alumni affinity groups and networks
- Partner with volunteer leaders, campus stakeholders, and alumni to develop impactful programming focused on mentorship, professional networking, career exploration, and lifelong engagement
- Help expand the use of technology platforms that strengthen alumni-to-student connections
- Provide lead direction to a graduate student intern
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- CalPERS pension retirement plan
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Tuition fee waiver opportunities for you and eligible family members across all 23 CSU campuses
- 403(b) supplemental retirement savings options
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Professional development and career growth within the California State University system
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture dedicated to student success and community impact
- Access to the CalPERS pension and comprehensive health benefits.
- Tuition fee waiver opportunities for yourself, a spouse, registered domestic partner, or eligible dependent across all 23 CSU campuses.
- Professional development opportunities and career growth within one of the nation's largest public university systems.
- Two retirement savings options, including CalPERS and a 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits to help offset transportation costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
