Alumni Relations Advisor

WorldStrides•Austin, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alumni Relations Advisor plays a crucial role in enhancing brand awareness, providing professional development opportunities to alumni, and generating leads to increase the number of WorldStrides Higher Education participants across U.S. university partner campuses. This position oversees a cohort of Global Ambassadors (alumni brand ambassadors) responsible for on-campus and virtual outreach efforts. Coordinators are responsible for recruiting ambassadors, onboarding, training, and monitoring their progress throughout the academic year. The Alumni Relations team plays a vital role in connecting with students after they complete their programs and removing obstacles for future participants, ensuring the ongoing success and growth of WorldStrides Higher Education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Marketing, Communications, International Relations).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in customer service and/or marketing.
Demonstrated experience in multicultural settings.
Attention to detail and a desire to learn new aspects of the International Education field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience studying, researching, living, working, or volunteering abroad.
Experience working on a U.S. college/university campus.
Experience in career development, such as reviewing resumes, cover letters, and conducting interviews.
Familiarity with digital tools and platforms, including Canva, Instagram, LinkedIn, and WordPress.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to recruit and engage program alumni in the Global Ambassador program
Manage Global Ambassadors through various channels, such as monthly check-ins and virtual form processing
Oversee the application process, including conducting interviews and hiring prospective Global Ambassadors
Train and onboard Global Ambassadors from WorldStrides Higher Ed programs and effective campus recruitment practices
Process activity reports and time sheets for Global Ambassadors
Analyze team efficiency, workload and student engagement and lead generation trends
Promote Global Ambassador engagement through the Global Ambassador Badge Program
Update and maintain alumni and GA resources, including virtual forms, the website, online orientation, and the learning management system
Respond to general inquiries sent to the alumni email
Support on-campus recruiting and partner education efforts in collaboration with Campus Partnerships, including domestic travel
Occasionally work with Campus Partnerships on Global Ambassador attendance for spot recruitment, fairs/events or professional development conferences
Provide professional development support for alumni, including resume and cover letter reviews and mock interviews
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Fun & driven environment.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HSA with employer contribution, and generous 401k match.
11 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & up to 25 PTO days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
$1,000 towards professional certifications annually
Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.
Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
Fitness Center and café onsite at select locations.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
Team Member Discount Program