Coordinator of Alumni Engagement

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Community Relations Associate

Campus Title
Coordinator of Alumni Engagement

School/Division
Institutional Advancement, Division of

Department
Alumni Engagement Office

Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration

Salary Level
SL2

Salary Range
$49,300-$51,300 (Depending on Experience)

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort
Full-Time

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Is this a temporary position?
No

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Position Summary

The Coordinator of Alumni Engagement provides programmatic and logistical support for the alumni engagement team. This role assists with marketing Institutional Advancement events, assists with the planning and execution of Alumni Engagement programs and events, and supports alumni volunteer efforts.

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What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

Event Marketing and Management

• Create event registrations in the Constituent Relations Management tool (Anthology). Monitor and track alumni and guest event attendees
• Post news and events on social media channels and websites to the alumni community
• Coordinate Alumni Engagement and Institutional Advancement events and initiatives. Duties include managing registrations, reserving rooms, sending and updating announcements and invitations, arranging for technology, processing payments, coordinating catering needs, and attending programs as a representative as the Alumni Engagement office

Cortland College Alumni Association

• Assist Executive Director with Cortland Alumni Association Board management including preparing meeting minutes, agenda, and meeting materials. Support Board meeting logistics including scheduling meeting venues, processing travel, coordinating catering, etc.
• Partner with the Board Engagement Committee to manage the awards selection process. Duties include processing and curating nominations, supporting the selection process, managing the ceremony logistics, and stewarding alumni award winners

Constituent and Office Management

• Serve as the primary back-up point of contact to the Alumni Engagement secretary to respond to general alumni inquiries
• Provide training and assistance on event software management and other technology platforms
• Assist in coordination of alumni volunteer opportunities including recruitment, involvement, and stewardship

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Report to the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement
• Work closely with alumni engagement team and collaborate with other Institutional Advancement employees

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 1 year customer service experience
• Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience working in Advancement, Communications, Marketing, Alumni Engagement, Event Management, or Higher Education
• Demonstrated familiarity with CRM (Constituent Record Management) software
• Event and/or program marketing experience

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S23246

Review Start Date
01/22/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9488

Special Instructions

Special Instructions to Applicant

Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you currently employed by SUNY Cortland? If so, please indicate what type of employee.
   • UUP Professional
   • UUP Faculty
   • Management Confidential
   • Research Foundation
   • Represented by CSEA, PBANYS or PEF
   • Full Time Lecturer
2. Are you willing and able to work during weekend and evening hours as needed?
   • y
   • no

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents