Alumni and Donor Communication Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities

• Engagement Center Leadership & Strategy (50%)
  • Oversee daily management of the Student Engagement Center, including hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising student staff and supervisors.
  • Design and implement a comprehensive vision for the Engagement Center that expands beyond fundraising to include stewardship, alumni engagement, donor outreach, and relationship-building activities.
  • Execute outreach through phone, text, email, and other channels.
  • Monitor performance, set goals, and improve results using data.
  • Ensure the Engagement Center is aligned with overall advancement strategies and timelines.
• Communications Strategy & Coordination (35%)
  • Serve as a central coordinator for alumni and donor communications, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of outreach efforts across solicitation, stewardship, events, and engagement.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across advancement and campus partners to align messaging, timing, and audience strategy to ensure cohesive and strategic communications.
  • Develop and support integrated, multi-channel communications plans using email, direct mail, texting campaigns, digital platforms, and storytelling.
  • Assist in integrating campaign messaging into existing communication channels and plans, ensuring consistency and alignment leading into and throughout campaign efforts.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen coordination, reduce redundancy, and enhance the overall effectiveness of communication efforts.
  • Track and analyze communication performance to inform strategy and improve engagement outcomes.
• Website & Digital Content (10%)
  • Serve as the primary liaison for updating and maintaining alumni and donor-related website content.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to ensure web content is current, accurate, and aligned with communication priorities and campaign messaging.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to ensure web content is current, accurate, and aligned with communication priorities and campaign messaging.
• Collaboration & Administration (5%)
  • Build strong partnerships with advancement colleagues, alumni relations, student affairs, and campus communications to support shared goals.
  • Maintain records and reporting for engagement and communications.
  • Support special projects and additional needs as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of multi-channel communications (email, digital, etc.).
• Comfort using digital tools (email platforms, web systems, CRM tools).
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, or similar).
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising or mentoring student or part-time staff.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or fundraising environments.
• Familiarity with alumni/donor engagement strategies.
• Experience coordinating communications across teams.
• Basic website editing experience.
• Experience using data to evaluate communications or engagement.

Contact Information

• Michele Olson, OLSONMMA@uwec.edu

Department

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation

Compensation

$50,000-$55,000, based on qualifications and experience

How to Apply

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by July 10, 2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives. You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format: Cover letter, Resume, Names and contact information for three references.

Institutional Overview

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/.