Student and Alumni Services Coordinator- School of Music

Student and Alumni Services Coordinator- School of Music

Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at
Location: Schoolof Music
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 448203/10-1188
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Alumni and Student Engagement Coordinator serves as a vital liaison betweenthe Mary Pappert School of Music, its alumni, and current students. This rolestrengthens alumni engagement through relationship-building, storytelling,event participation, and donor cultivation, while also providing essentialsupport services to enrolled students. Additionally, the position coordinatesstudent funding opportunities and contributes to the planning and execution ofkey School of Music events.

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

AlumniEngagement

Builds andmaintains a strong network of alumni connections to foster lifelong engagementwith the School of Music.

Coordinates theSchool of Music Alumni Advisory Council and cultivate relationships withgraduates to promote new membership.

Collect and shareprofessional highlights, achievements, and stories of current students as wellas graduates of promotional and advancement purposes.

Partners withfaculty and staff to involve alumni in concerts, receptions, anduniversity-wide events such as Homecoming, DUQ Days, and Christmas at Duquesne.

Assists schoolleadership and staff with alumni-focused aspects of concert planning,fundraising, community engagement, and communications.

Collaborates withUniversity Advancement staff to support fundraising initiatives, cultivatingalumni as potential donors, sponsors, and advocates for the School of Music.

AdministrativeCoordination

Administers theSchool of Music micro-grant program and manage the allocation of endowedfunding for student academic and professional expenses.

Provides theMusic Student Success Coach with administrative support during periods of highdemand within each semester, such as course registration.

Supports the Hire-a-Musician programby updating artists profiles on the school website, collecting and vetting newmemberships, and maintaining database accuracy.

Collaborates withschool leadership and staff to plan and execute School of Music events,including but not limited to orientation, open houses, receptions, and more.

StudentSupport Services

Supports musiceducation and music therapy students in obtaining required clearances.

Managesstudent-teacher placements and maintain the cooperating-teacher database.

Additional dutiesrelated to the music education program, as assigned, including serving as aliaison between the School of Music and the School of Education.

Serves as a pointof contact for school specific student service needs.

Completes otherduties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 1-3 years of work-relatedexperience.
Current PADriver's license in good standing.

Preferredqualifications:

Bachelor's degree in music, arts administration, higher education or relatedfield from an accredited institution.

Experience inalumni relations, fundraising, student services, or event coordination stronglypreferred.

Higher EdExperience

Work in artsadministration or in an arts related organization

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:

Familiarity with music or performing arts education strongly preferred.

Excellentorganizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Proven ability tocontinuously learn and integrate new technologies that support evolvinginstitutional needs.

Ability to managemultiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.

Demonstratedcommitment to respect, inclusivity, teamwork, and understanding.

Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.

DuquesneUniversity was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, theCongregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.