Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT MANAGER in McAllen, Texas
Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV7769
Working TitleALUMNI ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Number of Vacancies1
LocationMcAllen, Texas
DepartmentAlumni Relations
FTE1
FLSAExempt
Scope of Job
Responsible for developing and managing comprehensive alumni programs that involves legacy alumni, recent graduates, and current students to increase alumni support of the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley.
Description of Duties
Manages the day-to-day activities of the office with minimal supervision; proposes and implements improvements to current processes and procedures.
Develops and manages comprehensive alumni programs that involve legacy alumni, recent graduates, and current students.
Creates opportunities for graduates and students to participate in educational, professional, social, and service-oriented projects and events designed to develop an alumni leadership base and foster lifelong relationships that will lead to increased alumni support of the university.
Plans and organizes alumni events, which include but are not limited to: Homecoming, Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, alumni campus visits, and student events.
Works with the Annual Giving staff to increase alumni giving through the use of volunteer leadership, individual cultivation, and prospect management.
Works with University Marketing and Communications on alumni website and social media channels to create engaging content while ensuring it aligns with the institution’s branding guidelines.
Establishes, analyzes, and maintains a network of key contacts to aid in development and efforts to strengthen alumni involvement.
Coordinates and conceptualizes communications for the Alumni Advisory Council and serves as the Alumni Council liaison by supporting the EVP for Institutional Advancement, organizing, and assisting at the council meetings.
Maintains regular contact with alumni via newsletters, mail outs, and social media channels.
Creates and maintains events that provide a touchpoint for all alumni age groups.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience in development and alumni relations, with a strong emphasis on special events coordination and volunteer management within a university setting.
Preferred Experience
Experience in public relations practices, marketing techniques, or fundraising.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; ability to work weekends and/or evenings as needed; regular travel is required within the Rio Grande Valley and occasional out-of-town travel. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.
Other
Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Strong skills in writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication. Ability to work effectively with large and small groups of alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and community leaders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills on internal and external issues. Knowledge of methods utilized in program development.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date08/26/2024
Grant Funded PositionNo
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44078
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a current UTRGV employee?
Yes
No
- Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
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Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
- Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
- Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
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1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
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8 years
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10 years
Over 10 years
- Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document