Senior Program Coordinator of Alumni Engagement, College of Natural Sciences

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator of Alumni Engagement. This role is responsible for conducting and reporting on strategic initiatives to engage alumni in meaningful ways that enhance student career success, foster lifelong connections, and position the College of Natural Sciences as a premier destination for employer and alumni engagement. The coordinator will design and deliver high-impact programming, mentorship opportunities, and experiential learning opportunities in collaboration with other departments. This position will work closely with CNS Career Services teams, CNS Development, UT Austin Career Success, the CNS Office of Experiential Learning, and other employer-facing professionals to advance the College’s career development goals and foster wellness, belonging, and success for all students. Funding for this position is guaranteed until January 31, 2028, with potential for renewal based on funding availability and work performance. The University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in alumni relations, development career services, health professions, natural sciences profession, human resources, or a related field.
Strategic collaboration and ability to work across departments and with advisory councils.
Program development, implementation, and evaluation involving different stakeholders.
Event planning expertise, including logistics, promotion, and follow-up.
Relationship building with alumni, students, faculty, and industry partners.
Detail oriented and process minded, keeping a variety of initiatives organized.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
Cross-functional collaboration with both internal and external partners.
Data literacy and familiarity with engagement tracking platforms.
Marketing and outreach proficiency using multiple digital channels, as well as adeptness with Canva and PowerPoint for marketing materials creation.
Understanding of mentorship models and ability to facilitate alumni-student interactions.
Technology proficiency with CRM, event management, and collaboration tools.
Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing alumni engagement programs that align with student interests and workforce trends, including building alumni databases and processes from the ground up.
Researching prospects, initiating outreach, developing relationships, communicating opportunities, and tracking contact, interest, and participation.
Leveraging data from engagement tracking platforms to inform strategy, executing multi-channel marketing initiatives, and fostering mentorship opportunities by engaging advisory council members.
Collaborating with various university departments to develop new initiatives, piloting and providing feedback on digital engagement tools, and supporting alumni-student interactions to strengthen community connections.
Managing mentorship initiatives that connect alumni and students, organizing career development events, coordinating speaker series, facilitating experiential learning opportunities, leading joint service and philanthropy projects, and planning targeted alumni events such as homecomings and reunions.
Promoting alumni achievements, recruiting and managing student ambassadors, and developing programs that foster lifelong alumni connections.
Acting as a liaison between university leadership and the alumni/student community, providing valuable feedback and fostering collaboration across departments.
Engaging advisory council members to nominate alumni for mentorship and speaking opportunities, co-creating initiatives with key university partners, and piloting online networking platforms to enhance engagement.
Supporting event planning, ensuring smooth operations, gathering feedback, and tracking engagement outcomes to inform strategy through the use of platforms like 12Twenty.
Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.