Alumni Relations Manager - Communications & Special Projects
Cardinal Talent
Contract
On-site
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Freelance Communications
Description Of Job Duties
Coordinate and execute alumni events related to athletics, including but not limited to: Assisting in establishing/managing alumni athletics club. Tailgates (Home & Away Games) – all sports. Other game time events. Assist in planning/coordinating ARO -Reunions, sport reunions. Travel by vehicle in the execution of events is required, primarily within Texas to the areas of Houston, Dallas, Austin, and El Paso. Collaborate with other office staff on programs which engage alumni through multiple channels such as academic program and geographic location combined. Serve as a conduit between the Office of Communications & Brand Marketing and the Office Alumni Relations. Collaborate with appropriate staff from the Division of External Relations to share information on events and alumni engagement opportunities. Represent the organization at various community and/or business events. Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Summary
The Alumni Relations Manager-Communications & Special Projects is responsible for developing and coordinating communications and executing special projects to promote alumni relations. The Alumni Relations Manager-Communications & Special Projects reports to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 25lbs for table set-up/tear-down at events. Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat to retrieve events materials. Ability to push/pull event equipment carts holding up to 50 lbs. Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time. Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage alumni, faculty, staff, and current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus. Ability to travel by vehicle to assigned out of town events.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree. Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud and/or other databases & CRMs. Experience with HTML and/or web development and design. Experience working with My Emma or similar mass email tools. Experience working with a diverse group of alumni and other professionals. Experience managing volunteers. Experience working in a non-profit organization or institution of higher education.
Coordinate and execute alumni events related to athletics, including but not limited to: Assisting in establishing/managing alumni athletics club. Tailgates (Home & Away Games) – all sports. Other game time events. Assist in planning/coordinating ARO -Reunions, sport reunions. Travel by vehicle in the execution of events is required, primarily within Texas to the areas of Houston, Dallas, Austin, and El Paso. Collaborate with other office staff on programs which engage alumni through multiple channels such as academic program and geographic location combined. Serve as a conduit between the Office of Communications & Brand Marketing and the Office Alumni Relations. Collaborate with appropriate staff from the Division of External Relations to share information on events and alumni engagement opportunities. Represent the organization at various community and/or business events. Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Summary
The Alumni Relations Manager-Communications & Special Projects is responsible for developing and coordinating communications and executing special projects to promote alumni relations. The Alumni Relations Manager-Communications & Special Projects reports to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 25lbs for table set-up/tear-down at events. Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat to retrieve events materials. Ability to push/pull event equipment carts holding up to 50 lbs. Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time. Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage alumni, faculty, staff, and current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus. Ability to travel by vehicle to assigned out of town events.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree. Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud and/or other databases & CRMs. Experience with HTML and/or web development and design. Experience working with My Emma or similar mass email tools. Experience working with a diverse group of alumni and other professionals. Experience managing volunteers. Experience working in a non-profit organization or institution of higher education.