Coordinator, Strategic Engagement & Alumni Relations

About the role

The Coordinator, Strategic Engagement & Alumni Relations serves as the central operations and logistics lead for Amherst College's alumni engagement efforts, providing administrative, technical, and financial support that advances meaningful connections among alumni, donors, families, and friends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational coordinator for Strategic Engagement & Alumni Relations, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and evaluation of alumni, donor, presidential, and volunteer engagement programs.
• Coordinate the administrative, logistical, and communications activities that support a broad portfolio of engagement initiatives, including regional and affinity programming, Homecoming, Reunion, presidential events, and other constituent-facing experiences.
• Manage departmental workflows, project timelines, communications schedules, and event registration processes to support effective program delivery and a consistent constituent experience.
• Partner with colleagues across Advancement to coordinate shared initiatives and support engagement activities that advance the College's relationship-building and philanthropic goals.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in advancement operations, alumni relations, event management, or a related field.
• Experience with CRM, event management, financial, and project management systems.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage data, coordinate multiple priorities, and support complex projects and events.
• Experience managing budgets, reimbursements, purchasing, or other administrative processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Slate CRM, Workday, Tableau, Adobe Creative Cloud, and related engagement and communications platforms.
• Preferred: Experience supervising student employees or other part-time staff.