Alumni Coordinator - Durant, United States - Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Description

Alumni Coordinator

SUMMARY

The Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing programming and engagement opportunities for alumni to increase loyalty and life-long engagement with the University, with an emphasis on enhancing the University's reputation and resulting in increased financial support.

This position will develop and implement strategies and content for communications with alumni and donors.
This position reports to the Director of Alumni Relations/Development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategies to increase alumni engagement.
• Assists with management of alumni database.
• Works with academic departments, athletics, career management services, and other departments on developing alumni engagement opportunities, both on and off campus.
• Directs and/or assists in planning and implementation of SE Alumni events (on and off campus), including Homecoming, Tailgate, Gold & Blue Gala, and others.
• Develops and executes a communication plan with all alumni using email, print and social media.
• Manage and create content for the Alumni website.
• Provides support to the Alumni Association as well as the Alumni Association chapters as needed, and responsible for attending Board meetings.
• Shares responsibility for the management and tracking of alumni and event registrations using the Raiser's Edge database.
• Travel across Oklahoma and north Texas to connect with alumni via face-to-face visits, phone, and email.
• Maintains frequent interaction with University Communications and/or Marketing to ensure that all Alumni events are properly promoted.
• Assists in developing strategies to improve and expand the Alumni database.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned by the Director.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1.

Attendance and Dependability:
The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

2.

Communication and Contact:
The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

3.

Relationships with Others:
The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

4.

Safety:
Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

Bachelor's degree required along with 1 to 3 years of experience in business, marketing, communications, or related field.

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and presentation.

Demonstrated ability to interact positively and appropriately with a wide range of individuals, including alumni, major donors, university employees, and other external constituents.

The Coordinator must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred:

Master's degree in a related field, with 3 to 5 years of experience.
Previous experience in higher education.

Founded in 1909 as a teachers' college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas.

Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma.

The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City.

The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is March 25, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern.

Southeastern offers 24 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave.

In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process.

Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.