Alumni Engagement Coordinator, Annual Fund, Career Pathway

Olivet Christian College

Coordinating alumni engagement initiatives and annual fund operations to support student career pathways. Collaborating with faculty, employers, and alumni to enhance overall student success and retention.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeOlivet • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating fundraising and alumni engagement campaigns, utilizing data management and performance tracking to enhance donor relations and event success. Proficient in leveraging technology and collaboration to support career services and student engagement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising ExperienceAlumni EngagementRaiser's EdgeEvent CoordinationMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

Data PreparationPerformance TrackingDonation Page ManagementGrant DocumentationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

HandshakeComet2CometComet Connect

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAlumni RelationsCareer ServicesDiversity and InclusionEvent Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and execute annual fund campaigns across print and digital channels, including segmentation, data preparation, mail production, performance tracking, donation pages, and reporting.
Execute alumni engagement campaigns and maintain constituent engagement records in Raiser's Edge.
Coordinate alumni events including Homecoming, regional events, pop-up events, registrations, vendors, budgets, communications, evaluations, and post-event follow-up.
Develop monthly alumni e-newsletters, social media content, and engagement communications.
Coordinate Comet2Comet mentoring initiatives and alumni volunteer engagement.
Process gift deposits, first-time donor stewardship, returned mail, surveys, and departmental reporting.
Represent the University at alumni events and collaborate with campus partners to advance engagement and fundraising goals.
Maintain records of interactions with approximately 150 eligible students.
Support career exploration, experiential learning, retention, persistence, graduation, and employment outcomes.
Maintain required grant documentation including SCRIBE and assessment records.
Utilize Handshake, Comet2Comet, Comet Connect, and related technologies.
Coordinate resume workshops, mock interviews, employer visits, career fairs, panels, internships, networking opportunities, and Career Closet initiatives.
Collaborate with faculty, employers, alumni, and the Career Pathway Senior Coordinator to strengthen career pathways.
Monitor participant progress and prepare required grant reports.
Serve on committees as assigned.
Promote diversity, inclusion, and the University's mission.
Maintain professional development and recommend best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of two years of experience in the following areas fundraising, alumni engagement, annual fund, career services, higher education, or related experience; equivalent experience considered.
Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and technology skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office; Raiser's Edge preferred.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and occasionally work evenings, weekends, and limited travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
generous paid holiday and paid leave
tuition remission programs