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Alumni Engagement Coordinator
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Position Number: 5935017
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Division: Institutional Advancement
Department/Office: Alumnae Relations

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St. Catherine University invites applications for the Alumni Engagement Coordinator position with the Alumni Relations Department.

The Alumni Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the strategic engagement of how students transition into alumni: they will implement the vision for developing and delivering comprehensive engagement efforts to reinforce our Forever Katies' culture, concentrating on those alumni less than 10 years after graduation and alumni with strong affinity groups to the University. The alumni engagement coordinator will plan and execute a range of activities, including marketing campaigns, events, volunteering and mentoring programs, in order to support the wider work of Alumni Relations and the strategic direction of Institutional Advancement and the greater University.

Responsibilities:

Develop & implement engagement strategy for new alumni programming, aligning objectives with broader Alumni Relations (AR) goals and KPIs.
Collaborate with internal campus partners to develop and support alumni engagement through alumni affinities to the University, e.g. athletic involvement, academic degree or program, or other affinities
Creates and manages programs, events, and volunteer opportunities to engage alumni.
Leads the transition from student to new alumni.
Act as the primary relationship manager for key constituency groups.
Cultivates, recruits, and trains volunteers for alumni related programs
Strategically builds and executes an engagement strategy and structure to serve and involve specific new alumni cohorts, including but not limited to our BIPOC and LGBTQ+ alum
In collaboration with Annual Fund, serves as a content expert for new alumni solicitation.
Partners with Annual Fund to support Student Philanthropy Club and related activities.
Responsible for the creation & execution of communications & marketing strategy to reach and engage alumni, with recent graduates in mind, in partnership with the communications department.
Responsible for reaching alums via targeted social & digital channels
Manages alumni social media content plan & execution
Develops and delivers campaigns & communications activity with measurable results
Deliver communications that center marginalized voices in the context of equity, fairness and respect.
Works with team to establish an annual plan with clear performance projections and metrics.
Remains current on University priorities and programming in order to communicate effectively with alumni and students.
Remains current on best practices in student/new alumni engagement and communication, frequently benchmarks against other schools.
Tracks KPIs, including logging engagement activities in database and monitoring performance of digital communications & campaigns
Tracks event and committee costs and work within budget.

Salary Range: $43,604- $55,504

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement plan access
Accrued sick time
Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

Highschool diploma or GED
2-3 years experience in community engagement, marketing, or communications
Must have experience as a student or staff member at an institution of higher education
Experience working with alumni, donors, customers, employees or volunteers
Ability to connect and build relationships
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team-based organization
Must have the ability to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, in a manner that affirms the worth and preserves the dignity of individuals, families, and communities.
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours on occasion (some event delivery requires additional hours including evenings and weekends)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Experience successfully delivering digital marketing campaigns or communications (incl social media)
An interest in developing engagement programs with BIPOC and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and in creating an inclusive and diverse community
Embrace the University's mission

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220663-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 01/14/2025
Application Deadline: 2/7/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/9571

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.