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Title: Coordinator of Alumni Engagement

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: M-F

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: University Advancement

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement – Special Events, the Coordinator of Alumni Engagement will be a key contributor within the Alumni Engagement team. Specifically, they will be responsible for various initiatives that foster loyalty, connection and support from alumni and students. A focus of this work will be working with campus partners and alumni leaders to strategically build engagement among the senior class and alumni and enhance Greek Life reunion programs. The coordinator will assist the Assistant Director in the planning and coordination of on-campus senior class, alumni, and Greek Life reunion events, including, but not limited to, Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Elon Day, Senior Pit Stops, Distinguished Alumni Awards, Top 10 Under 10 awards and Senior Week.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

·         28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

·         Immediate tuition remission for employees.

·         Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

·         Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

·         Free use of campus fitness facilities.

·         Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Education and Experience

Event management experience is preferred, one of more years of professional experience is preferred (includes internships), Elon alumni are encouraged.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Job Duties

• 70% - Event Planning Ensure successful implementation of affinity reunion events at Homecoming and Reunion Weekend by working with alumni volunteers to plan Greek Life reunion events. Support affinity reunion efforts by identifying, recruiting, managing, and on-boarding volunteers. Plan and execute Senior Class events including monthly Senior Pit Stops, Senior Class Kick-Off, and Senior Sunset. Work with the Annual Giving and Advancement Communications teams to develop and implement event communications plans. Manage external vendor and internal campus partner relationships during event planning process and serve as liaison on event days. Assist in the production of event marketing materials and communications for all events within position’s responsibility as well as manage timelines and deadlines in coordination with University Communications. Serve as event lead for all affinity reunion events during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend as well as specific student-focused events, i.e. Senior Kick-Off, Senior Pit Stops, Elon Day and Senior Week. - (Essential)
• 20% - Advancement and University Support Support Advancement events and projects (Family Weekend, Women of Elon Weekend, end of calendar year and end of fiscal year solicitations, etc.). Support University events and projects (Move In, Commencement ceremonies, etc.). Travel to and help execute 1-3 regional Alumni Engagement and Advancement events per year. - (Essential)
• 10% - Operations Update Alumni Calendar weekly with upcoming events. Gather event materials to share with University Archives after the completion of each hosted event. Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please provide a resume, cover letter and list of references in the application.