Job Information
Texas A&M University Alumni Engagement Coordinator in United States
Job Title
Alumni Engagement Coordinator
Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Department
Career Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Kingsville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Summary
The Alumni Engagement Coor dinator works under general supervision and will coordinate efforts to establish and cultivate life-long relationships with Texas A&M University-Kingsville students and connect them to alumni through engagement, programming, and outreach. The Coordinator supports the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, and its Board of Trustees. Position reports to the Direc tor of Career Engagement & Corporate Relations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategically identify and build relationships with alumni through direct contact methods and through technology to scale outreach.
Enhance College and Departmental collaborations related to broadening alumni engagement and mentoring program support .
Oversee mentoring program communications, outreach, inquiries through best practice approaches. Collaborate with existing mentoring efforts on-campus to provide a full suite of mentoring program support and tracking.
Support events to include the signature alumni/Foundation events , donor events, ring ceremonies, career events, staff meetings, and athletics support programs such as tailgates.
Track and update information in alumni database to capture updated contact information and notes on campus community supporters.
The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience – Two years of related experience.
Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Requirements
Education – Bachelor’s degree.
Experience – More than two years in alumni relations with direct experience working with alumni constituency.
Knowledge of – Effective time management and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while adhering to timelines, action plans, and paying attention to detail and customer experiences. Customer relationship management experience, website content management systems, and volunteer platforms .
Ability to – Demonstrate a connection or familiarity with Texas A&M University-Kingsville . Ability to be self-motivated, work both independently and cooperatively with others. Interpersonal and communication skills. Represent the university and work in a team environment with a mix of students, alumni, colleagues, and volunteers.
Supervision of Others
This position generally does not supervise employees , but could support student employees and interns.
Other Requirements
Required to work evenings and/or weekends, as necessary.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) ! We are a public research university located in Kingsville, Texas. TAMUK is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. It is located 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and is within a 4-hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville- McAllen- Harlingen.
The mission of Texas A&M University- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie classification of: Doctoral University: High Research Activity .
According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution.
Kingsville, a friendly and safe community , is home to nearly 30,000 people and represents a vital part of the Texas ranching industry with more than 60,000 cattle and 300 quarter horses. In addition to being home to the first institution of higher learning in South Texas, Kingsville is also home to Naval Air Station Kingsville and several Fortune 500 industrial companies.
From its quaint, historical buildings downtown to the longhorn and Santa Gertrudis cattle that graze in the legendary King Ranch, Kingsville still retains much of its unique historical charm while continuing to steadily grow into its future .
Visi t www.tamuk.edu or www.kingsvilletexas.com for more information.
If you need assistance in applying for any position , please contact a recruiting partner at (361) 593-3705.
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