Staff: Advancement - Alumni Engagement Manager

Cedarville University's Advancement Division invites applications for an Alumni Engagement Manager. This is a full-time (2080 annual hours), exempt position reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement. 

POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Alumni Engagement Manager works in collaboration with the Director of Alumni Engagement to support programs and strategies to increase alumni engagement. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the planning and execution of all events during Cedarville’s annual Homecoming Weekend
• Track Homecoming budget during, and all SWOT analysis after the event
• Handle all incoming communication to the Alumni Office in a timely and appropriate manner
• Welcome alumni visiting campus or the Alumni Office
• Maintain and organize details for multiple alumni trips and events throughout the year
• Participate in the execution of on and off campus alumni events
• Support a comprehensive strategy for increasing alumni participation rate
• Manage metrics to track and evaluate alumni engagement
• Attend regular Advancement staff and organization-wide meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of three years of experience post graduation in project, program, or event management preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in:

1. Customer service
2. Interpersonal communication
3. Written communication
4. Organization
5. Attention to detail
6. Problem-solving
7. Event planning
8. Microsoft Office Products

• Ability to learn and navigate database software
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage volunteers
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with other team members
• Passionate about the mission of Cedarville University
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to comply with university vehicle use requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and general Workplace Standards.

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Contact Information:

All official inquiries should be directed to Teresa Day, (teday@cedarville.edu), Director of Staffing Services. Internal Candidates should fill out the internal application located on UHR's website.