College Alumni Coordinator

Michigan State University College of Nursing is seeking a College Alumni Coordinator to foster lifelong relationships between alumni and the university. This role focuses on increasing alumni engagement, celebrating diversity, and building inclusive connections through events, communications, and board involvement.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates college alumni activities and events, as well as other assigned college events.
• Serves as liaison and manages the College of Nursing Alumni Board, acting as the official communication link between the College and the Board.
• Plans, coordinates, and assists with development events such as groundbreakings, dedications, campaign meetings, endowed chair/professorship investitures, and scholarship events, with a focus on diversity, representation, inclusive excellence, and equity.
• Facilitates the annual College Alumni Awards process, including promoting the opportunity, coordinating the selection process with an emphasis on equity and inclusion, and developing content on award recipients.
• Communicates with alumni through digital marketing, e-news, the College's Spartan Nurse Magazine, and maintains the alumni section of the College's website.
• Utilizes MSU central advancement and marketing resources and joins national professional groups to develop and implement a creative strategic plan reflecting principles of diversity and inclusion.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including occasional nights and weekends for college events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field.
• One to three years of progressively responsible experience in higher education fundraising, event coordination, or public speaking, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid vehicle operation license.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends and travel for alumni programs and events.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Website content management experience.
• Knowledge of volunteer management and organization development.
• Recent experience with strategic planning and operations.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Ascend.
• Project management and journalistic writing skills (e.g., AP Style).
• Experience with digital marketing.
• Professional relationship building and maintenance experience.
• Experience with annual giving solicitation, planning, and techniques.
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.
• Understanding of the importance of building lifelong relationships between the college and alumni.
• Experience in video production, including Adobe Premiere Pro.

Schedule

Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional nights and weekends for college events.

Benefits

This position is designated as remote-friendly, allowing some or all duties to be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 50 pounds or more, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or more.