Alumni Chapters and Networks Officer

About the role

The Alumni Networks Officer is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of alumni affinity groups and networks that engage Sacramento State’s 310,000+ alumni. The position serves as an advisor and liaison to volunteer alumni leaders, guiding the development of annual engagement plans, event portfolios, and programmatic approaches that align with best practices in alumni engagement and career-connected programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools, templates, and resources to support affinity groups and networks in creating meaningful, outcomes-oriented engagement opportunities.
• Lead the coordination of scalable, volunteer-driven engagement programs that strengthen connections among alumni while advancing institutional priorities related to student success and career outcomes.
• Partner with alumni volunteer leaders to plan and deliver programs and experiences that emphasize career exploration, mentorship, professional networking, and workforce connections for students and recent graduates.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with campus partners to align alumni engagement efforts with broader university initiatives and develop approaches to track participation and assess the effectiveness of programs.
• Provide lead work direction to a part-time graduate student intern, providing direction, project oversight, and professional development support.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating, and managing programs or initiatives, preferably involving volunteer or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with volunteers, boards, or advisory groups in a nonprofit, higher education, or member-based environment.
• Ability to effectively lead and train staff, student employees, and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and guide program development, including setting goals, recommending improvements, and aligning activities with broader organizational priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations including alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas, facilitate discussions, and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Experience planning and coordinating events, programs, or engagement activities.
• Experience using technology platforms or systems to support program delivery, communication, or engagement (e.g., CRM systems, event platforms, or mentoring/networking tools).
• Experience supporting or implementing mentoring, networking, or career-focused programs.
• Experience working in a decentralized or large organizational environment requiring cross-campus or cross-unit collaboration.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and program development.
• Volunteer and stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership and training.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Communication and facilitation.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Event planning and coordination.
• Technology platform usage.
• Mentoring and networking.
• Career-focused program implementation.
• Collaboration and cross-unit work.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits are provided, including:

• Flexible work schedule.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $5,274 per month ($63,288 annually, Step 1) - $5,823 per month ($69,876 annually, Step 6).

Schedule

Standard work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required based on operational needs.