Holland College
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Alumni Engagement Coordinator, College Advancement
Continuing Position Commencing As Soon As Possible
College Advancement and the Holland College Foundation is seeking an Alumni Engagement Coordinator. Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties.
- Develop and implement a strategy to cultivate today’s students as tomorrow’s alumni.
- Develop an outreach and engagement plan to grow the community of alumni and donors.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute all alumni-related programming, events, communications, and initiatives.
- Coordinate and bolster the alumni benefits program, manage the alumni insurance and banking programs and serve as the primary contact for the alumni app and Alumni Perks.
- Define strategies to engage alumni as donors and collaborate with key staff and board members to establish and execute an annual giving program.
- Conduct research and analysis to deepen understanding of alumni giving, to inform strategies and engagement efforts.
- Develop strategies to increase alumni communication and engagement, using data analytics to inform programming and outreach efforts.
- Coordinate the participation of the Alumni Office in orientation and annual graduations.
- Manage alumni information housed in the department’s Raiser’s Edge database.
- Coordinate student and alumni volunteers, provide support and build relationships.
- Assist in the development and execution of departmental communications including webpage and social media content, email communication, alumni, and donor profiles, etc.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in marketing, communications, business, or public relations coupled with recent relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience maybe considered.
- Strong relationship building skills and the ability to effectively engage and support faculty, students, alumni, and other volunteers.
- Superior communications skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
- Ability to prioritize and adapt to emerging needs; capacity, creativity, and drive to thrive in a dynamic and diverse environment.
- Excellent technical skills; high proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook
- Experience working with a CRM database (particularly Raiser’s Edge) would be an asset.
Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.
Holland College is committed to fostering a respectful working and learning environment. Equal opportunity will be given to applicants of diverse backgrounds, Holland College welcomes applications from individuals with marginalized identities and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.