Alumni Engagement, Annual Fund, and Career Pathway Coordinator

Coordinator of Alumni Engagement & Annual Fund

The Alumni Engagement, Annual Fund & Career Pathway Coordinator is responsible for coordinating alumni engagement initiatives, annual fund operations, and grant-funded Career Pathway programming. The position develops meaningful alumni relationships, supports annual giving, plans and executes events, manages engagement communications, and coordinates career readiness initiatives for students. The role works collaboratively with Advancement, Academic Affairs, Student Engagement, faculty, employers, alumni, and campus partners to strengthen philanthropy, student success, career outcomes, retention, and graduation.

The Career Pathway responsibilities described below are funded through the (KCP-4S) grant. These duties are supplemental to the employee's core Alumni Engagement and Annual Fund responsibilities. If the grant is discontinued or funding expires, only the grant-funded Career Pathway duties will be removed. Continuation of employment in the Alumni Engagement & Annual Fund Coordinator role is not contingent upon continuation of the grant and remains subject to University policies and institutional needs.

Essential Responsibilities Alumni Engagement & Annual Fund

• Coordinate and execute annual fund campaigns across print and digital channels, including segmentation, data preparation, mail production, performance tracking, donation pages, and reporting.
• Execute alumni engagement campaigns and maintain constituent engagement records in Raiser's Edge.
• Coordinate alumni events including Homecoming, regional events, pop-up events, registrations, vendors, budgets, communications, evaluations, and post-event follow-up.
• Develop monthly alumni e-newsletters, social media content, and engagement communications.
• Coordinate Comet2Comet mentoring initiatives and alumni volunteer engagement.
• Process gift deposits, first-time donor stewardship, returned mail, surveys, and departmental reporting.
• Represent the University at alumni events and collaborate with campus partners to advance engagement and fundraising goals.

Essential Responsibilities Career Pathway (Grant Funded)

• Maintain records of interactions with approximately 150 eligible students.
• Support career exploration, experiential learning, retention, persistence, graduation, and employment outcomes.
• Maintain required grant documentation including SCRIBE and assessment records.
• Utilize Handshake, Comet2Comet, Comet Connect, and related technologies.
• Coordinate resume workshops, mock interviews, employer visits, career fairs, panels, internships, networking opportunities, and Career Closet initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, employers, alumni, and the Career Pathway Senior Coordinator to strengthen career pathways.
• Monitor participant progress and prepare required grant reports.

University Service

• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and the University's mission.
• Maintain professional development and recommend best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the following areas fundraising, alumni engagement, annual fund, career services, higher education, or related experience; equivalent experience considered.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and technology skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Raiser's Edge preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and occasionally work evenings, weekends, and limited travel.

Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in an office or a social environment. A schedule of remote working will be considered.

Travel: Requires travel within Michigan and some bordering states; some overnight travel may be required; must hold valid driver's license

Hazards: Those present in a normal office setting; no known hazards.

Hours: Some evening and weekend hours are required on a limited basis, in addition to working normal business hours

Compensation: This is a full-time position with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid holiday and paid leave, and tuition remission programs.