Assistant Director, Alumni Relations and University Engagement
About The Position
The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director of the WT Alumni Association, the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations will organize and coordinate alumni programs to strengthen the relations between the University and the Alumni. Outreach to WT Alumni and alumni relations is an essential and ongoing function of the WT Alumni Association. The Executive Director and Assistant Director will work together to execute strategies to reach alumni through marketing, alumni events, and continual communication to create a community of connectedness and engagement for the Alumni of West Texas A&M University.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six (6) years of related experience in public relations, event planning, external relations, university operations or marketing.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills with an ability to learn and navigate new computer software platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of individuals.
- Demands of this position are beyond 8-5, must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- Eight (8) years of working knowledge of university operations related to engagement of multiple constituencies.
- Ability to work independently with given projects.
- Experience with social media platforms.
- Strong organizational, planning and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Leads efforts to initiate, develop and implement alumni chapters in specified geographical locations.
- Attend chapter meetings and events as needed.
- Develops promotional material with use of several software programs to create visually appealing graphics, invitations, and event registration forms that promote alumni development efforts.
- Initiate alumni network events through the University’s Colleges.
- Assists in building College Loyalty membership.
- Manages timely and engaging material for web content, social media content, and identifies opportunities for online engagement.
- Assists with WT Alumni Association membership campaigns, including strategic planning and implementation of programs for alumni membership retention and membership growth.
- Assists with developing, planning, and executing activities that will engage alumni and the University community (Homecoming, reunions, alumni events, chapter events, etc.)
- Contributes to written drafts and scripts for alumni events, functions and services.
- Manages timely and engaging material for event invitations and event planning.
- Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans
- Additional health and lifestyle programs
- Optional retirement savings opportunities
- Paid leave programs
- 13-15 paid holidays each year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Free basic life insurance
- Enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System
- Half-off tuition and fees for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
