Engagement Coordinator

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State University Alumni Association (WSUAA) is focused on proactively increasing WSUAA membership and expanding the ways alumni and friends of WSU can become meaningfully engaged with the University. As the Engagement Coordinator , you will work closely with volunteers in select chapters/clubs/affinity groups to engage alumni in meaningful ways that inspire and promote support of WSU. In this role, you would be responsible for reporting, volunteer training and support of regional activities, collaboration with campus advancement colleagues, volunteer cultivation and retention efforts as designated by the Manager, Volunteer Engagement. You will ensure that volunteer events are tracked appropriately for data in the Advancement CRM (attendee information, new contacts, etc.) and also identify potential alumni/volunteers for connection with advancement colleagues (either college or central). You will often attend volunteer meetings as well as coordinate and work at strategic centrally planned events where needed. Plan, organize, implement and evaluate annual and special events that increase knowledge, awareness, interest, engagement, involvement, and commitment from WSU’s alumni constituent groups. Coordinates event logistics, including scheduling, budgeting, marketing and forecasting are focused on but not limited to events such as alumni panels, volunteer trainings and conferences, professional development activities, lecture series, pub crawls, community service projects, and athletics viewing parties.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office applications and social media applications (including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
• Excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends and holidays, and to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree in business, hospitality, public relations or closely related field.
• Experience working in team-oriented, fast paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with highly visible events, large scale events, and/or multi-day events.
• Experience with contract negotiations and conflict resolutions.
• Experience with risk management.
• Experience which demonstrates strong project management and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• reporting
• volunteer training and support of regional activities
• collaboration with campus advancement colleagues
• volunteer cultivation and retention efforts as designated by the Manager, Volunteer Engagement
• ensure that volunteer events are tracked appropriately for data in the Advancement CRM (attendee information, new contacts, etc.)
• identify potential alumni/volunteers for connection with advancement colleagues (either college or central)
• attend volunteer meetings
• coordinate and work at strategic centrally planned events where needed
• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate annual and special events that increase knowledge, awareness, interest, engagement, involvement, and commitment from WSU’s alumni constituent groups
• Coordinates event logistics, including scheduling, budgeting, marketing and forecasting are focused on but not limited to events such as alumni panels, volunteer trainings and conferences, professional development activities, lecture series, pub crawls, community service projects, and athletics viewing parties

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees