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Coordinator for Alumni Relations

Employer
Providence College
Location
Rhode Island, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 9, 2023

Job Details

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Coordinator for Alumni Relations

Overview

Support engagement and education strategy of our student community and FOLD (Friars of the Last Decade) alumni to motivate their support.

Essential Duties:
  1. Coordinate the planning & implementation of cultivation/engagement activities and programs of current students that are characteristic to academic, student life, multicultural, athletic, and other affinities in conjunction with colleagues and campus partners. Serve as the liaison to the Student Alumni Ambassadors providing strategic direction and oversight. Leverage the assistance of a graduate student to assist with SSA engagement activities throughout the year. Execute campus programs as opportunities to engage students.
  2. Assist and support the development of programs, communication, and engagement strategies with our most recent alumni population through on campus and regional events, social media, and peer to peer networking. Identify and qualify young alumni for potential speaking roles, committee recommendations, and volunteer opportunities. Collaborate with the Giving teams to determine opportunities to align engagement with philanthropic efforts. Create opportunities for engagement through events, social media campaigns, and initiatives that resonate with recent graduates.
  3. Under the guidance of the Associate Director recruit, train, coordinate, and motivate alumni volunteers and leaders, along with Annual Giving partners, for the five- and ten-year reunion classes that are in line with the strategic reunion vision set forth by the Office of Alumni Relations. Identify Class Ambassadors to serve on reunion committees and continue to develop the pipeline for future volunteers within these programs. Serve as the liaison for these classes for reunion committee calls and planning.
  4. Assist the Associate Director with planning, implementing, and coordinating major campus oriented annual and special events for the general alumni population. Participate on core planning committees. Identify opportunities for student involvement and/or young alumni ( FOLD ) focused programming or communication in signature programs and campus events.



Marginal Duties:

  1. Perform all other duties as may be required.


Education and Experience Required
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
  • One to three years’ experience in special event planning and volunteer management.
  • Recognized organizational and management skills.
  • Technical skills related to social media, phot and video editing.
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
  • Communication skills using the spoken word
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal range
  • Ability to move about
Employee Status
Full Time

Salary Grade
18 (Min. $42,572/Mid. $55,344/Max. $68,116)

Salary Information

Union Status
Non-Union

Shift:

If other, please enter regular schedule.

EEO Statement

Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
AS755P

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation


Company

Providence College

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education in Rhode Island conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.

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