Alumni and External Relations Manager - School of Accountancy

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Alumni and External Relations Manager, School of Accountancy (part-time 28 hours/week)

The School of Accountancy (SOA) at the BYU Marriott School of Business seeks a strategic, relationship focused professional to lead alumni engagement, external relations, and advisory group operations. This role supports the school’s mission to develop Christlike leaders by strengthening connections with alumni, donors, industry partners, and other key stakeholders.

Working closely with the School of Accountancy leadership, college advancement, and university partners, this position drives initiatives that deepen alumni involvement, advance fundraising priorities, and enhance the school’s external presence.

What You’ll Do In This Position

• Develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy aligned with the School of Accountancy’s strategic priorities.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver high-impact alumni events, programs, and initiatives, including the annual alumni CPE conference.
• Manage operations, strategy, and engagement for the School of Accountancy Board of Advisors and related groups.
• Coordinate meaningful interactions between advisory members, faculty, students, and school leadership.
• Partner with advancement, marketing, and university teams to support fundraising and external relations efforts.
• Oversee alumni communications, outreach initiatives, and production of the school’s annual report.
• Track engagement outcomes, maintain key relationship data, and provide strategic reporting to leadership.
• Supervise student employees and manage program budgets to support alumni and advisory initiatives.
  
  

Required

What qualifies you for this role:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience totaling 9 years
• Experience in at least one of the following: alumni relations, advancement/development, external relations or stakeholder engagement, nonprofit relationship management, corporate relationship management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with executive-level stakeholders or advisory groups
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute professional events
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in business (MBA), nonprofit management, higher education administration, communications, or related field and 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience totaling 16 years
• Background in accounting or familiarity with the accounting profession
• Experience managing a Board of Advisors or similar executive advisory body
  
  

What We Offer In Return

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
  
  

Pay Grade: 53

Typical Starting Pay: $35.00 to $45.50 an hour

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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