Alumni Relations – Event Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Alumni Relations & Events Manager coordinating comprehensive alumni relations and fundraising efforts at the College of Engineering. Managing engagement, events, and donor relations strategies.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $58,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Alumni Relations & Events Manager reports to the College of Engineering’s Advancement Manager and is a core member of the Advancement Office.
This role provides daily management of a comprehensive program of alumni relations and coordination of the annual fund raising efforts for the College of Engineering.
This position plays a key role in implementing alumni engagement and annual giving initiatives that support the strategic direction set by the Advancement Manager.
Establishes and maintains communication links with internal and external constituencies.
Oversees the implementation and management of assigned programs which includes the recruitment and coordination of a volunteer alumnus base
Maintains and updates the alumni database to track engagement, attendance, and donations.
Work closely with fundraising, marketing, and other college departments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional relationship building role such as event planning, student engagement, alumni and/or donor relations among others.
Professional event planning experience.
Ability to work collaboratively and courteously with faculty, staff, students, alumni, other constituents, and the general public.
Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build alumni affinity and communications activities, along with a talent for motivating and coordinating volunteers.
Strong oral and written skills with high degree of office management/administrative skills.
Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals.
High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

event planningalumni relationsfundraisingdatabase managementprogram managementstrategic planningcommunications activitiesvolunteer coordinationdonor relationsstudent engagement

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcollaborationcommunicationmotivationflexibilityinitiativeindependenceattention to detailorganizational skillsethical standards