(FWS) Student Employment: Alumni Relations Assistant AY 26-27

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alumni Relations Assistant, a Federal Work Study position within the Advancement department, will provide essential support to the Alumni Relations team. This role involves a variety of tasks focused on event preparation, communication with alumni and volunteers, administrative support, and research. The assistant will gain experience in alumni engagement strategies and represent the department at key university events.

Requirements

• Federal Work Study eligibility
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Proficiency with Canva, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Creative mindset with willingness to learn new tools and processes
• Customer service-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Responsibilities

• Event preparation including assembling materials, organizing supplies, and supporting logistics
• Mailings, emails, and acknowledgements to alumni and volunteers
• Phone outreach to alumni volunteers, event venues, and partner organizations
• Venue exploration and research during event planning
• Benchmarking: tracking alumni engagement strategies at peer institutions and preparing updates
• Representing Alumni Relations at the Involvement Fair and Commencement Fair
• Supporting alumni events during Bobcat Weekend (October 2–4)
• General administrative and project support for the Alumni Relations team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed