Alumni Engagement Coordinator, Annual Fund, Career Pathways

The University of Olivet

Alumni Engagement Coordinator overseeing alumni engagement initiatives and annual fund operations. Collaborating with various campus partners to enhance student success and career outcomes.

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 initiatives, utilizing data management and communication strategies to enhance donor relations and support career services. Proficient in managing events and maintaining accurate records to drive engagement and achieve organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising ExperienceAlumni EngagementEvent CoordinationData ManagementMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

FundraisingAlumni EngagementData PreparationPerformance TrackingEvent CoordinationReportingGift ProcessingCareer ServicesGrant DocumentationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Raiser's EdgeHandshakeComet2CometComet ConnectMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAlumni RelationsFundraising CampaignsCareer PathwaysEngagement Communications

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of two years of experience in 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

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous paid holiday and paid leave
Tuition remission programs