Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV7769

Working TitleALUMNI ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Number of Vacancies1

LocationMcAllen, Texas

DepartmentAlumni Relations

FTE1

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Responsible for developing and managing comprehensive alumni programs that involves legacy alumni, recent graduates, and current students to increase alumni support of the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley.

Description of Duties

• Manages the day-to-day activities of the office with minimal supervision; proposes and implements improvements to current processes and procedures.

• Develops and manages comprehensive alumni programs that involve legacy alumni, recent graduates, and current students.

• Creates opportunities for graduates and students to participate in educational, professional, social, and service-oriented projects and events designed to develop an alumni leadership base and foster lifelong relationships that will lead to increased alumni support of the university.

• Plans and organizes alumni events, which include but are not limited to: Homecoming, Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, alumni campus visits, and student events.

• Works with the Annual Giving staff to increase alumni giving through the use of volunteer leadership, individual cultivation, and prospect management.

• Works with University Marketing and Communications on alumni website and social media channels to create engaging content while ensuring it aligns with the institution’s branding guidelines.

• Establishes, analyzes, and maintains a network of key contacts to aid in development and efforts to strengthen alumni involvement.

• Coordinates and conceptualizes communications for the Alumni Advisory Council and serves as the Alumni Council liaison by supporting the EVP for Institutional Advancement, organizing, and assisting at the council meetings.

• Maintains regular contact with alumni via newsletters, mail outs, and social media channels.

• Creates and maintains events that provide a touchpoint for all alumni age groups.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in development and alumni relations, with a strong emphasis on special events coordination and volunteer management within a university setting.

Preferred Experience

Experience in public relations practices, marketing techniques, or fundraising.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; ability to work weekends and/or evenings as needed; regular travel is required within the Rio Grande Valley and occasional out-of-town travel. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Strong skills in writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication. Ability to work effectively with large and small groups of alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and community leaders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills on internal and external issues. Knowledge of methods utilized in program development.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date08/26/2024

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44078

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document