Alumni Relations – Program Coordinator

University of Detroit Mercy•Detroit, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilize your skills working as part of the Alumni Relations Team in fulfilling the department's priorities and objectives.

Requirements

Education -A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or 18 months to four years of work experience in a related field.
Experience -Two years to five years (Equivalent combination of education and employment).
Familiar with event management.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft programs.
Quick learner for new technologies.
Effective communicator, both in writing and verbally to a variety of different audiences.
Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines at the same time.
Professional telephone manner.

Nice To Haves

3 – 5 years Administrative experience.
2 – 4 years with social media promotions.
2-4 years working on special events.
Reliable.
Can work effectively with people in all situations.
Can lift up to 40 pounds.
Reliable transportation.
Creative problem solver.
Willingness to learn new technology and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Alumni Relations team, ensuring proper documentation and successful execution of departmental goals each year.
Oversee invoicing and track expenses for all Alumni Relations programs.
Process checks.
Set up purchase orders.
Submit monthly credit card reconciliations.
Track expenses against the department budget on a monthly basis.
Set up and maintain registration sites for Alumni Relations activities.
Keep registration sites updated.
Manage the registration process.
Track registrations and create name tags.
Enter program attendees into RE.
Order supplies and materials for the department.
Maintain relationships with vendors.
Monitor and manage inventory.
Place orders as needed to support team operations.
Assist Alumni Relations team members with program and event implementation as needed.
Assist in hiring a student worker in collaboration with the Alumni Relations team.
Train and manage the student worker.
Set deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Collaborate with the team to assign additional projects when workload allows.
Manage departmental social media accounts.
Maintain and update the Forever Titans website.
Provide support as needed and take on new assignments as directed.
Contribute to achieving Alumni Relations objectives for each fiscal year.

Benefits

Medical - Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
Dental - Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes). The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.
Vision - Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o 50% off Optical Frames 25% off Sun Frames 30% off Prescription Lenses 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses Cannot be combined with insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Employee Assistance Program - Provided to everyone in your household
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life and AD&D - One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars
Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children
Retirement Plan - Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%.