Alumni Relations Coordinator

Alumni Relations Coordinator Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures. Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders. Job Title: Alumni Relations Coordinator Department: Advancement Reports To: Associate Vice President for Advancement Location: On-site FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Annual duration: 12-month Expected hours per week: Full-time, including some nights and weekend work. Part-time hours, if applicable: N/A Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of graduate assistants and work study students as requested. Summary Description: The Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Office of Alumni Relations while fostering alumni engagement in the Carson-Newman community. Additionally, the Coordinator will support fundraising efforts for the Annual Fund, maintain Alumni social media, plan special events, and assist in scheduling for the Chitwood Alumni Center. Essential Functions: • As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring Christian educators, all employees will be expected to advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University as defined in university policy and expressed in our strategic plan and are expected to work as cooperative and collegial members of the University. • The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees both on and off campus. • Regular attendance during scheduled work hours reflects a commitment to our shared mission and the campus community. • If applicable, all work must be performed in alignment with the terms of the signed contract. • As Christian educators, all employees of the University should regularly attend and actively participate in a local church. • Work with Director in implementing Alumni Relations Strategic Plan and all aspects within • Maintain and create content strategy for Alumni Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn page. • Create and monitor reunion group Facebook pages. • Together with the Director, coordinate and attend the annual C-N Alumni & Friends gathering at Tennessee Baptist Convention. • Advise the Assistant to VP of University Relations of special events for inclusion in calendar as well as Alumni Board meeting dates, times, agenda and provide post-meeting minutes. • Act as host of Chitwood Alumni Center at Hale Place by coordinating meeting reservations, communicating expectations, and making maintenance requests as needed. • Work with Director and Marketing department to communicate alumni news to stakeholders. • Enter appropriate constituent interaction, news, events and updates into Slate regularly. • Serve as advisor to the Student Ambassador Association as outlined in University’s Advisor Handbook and facilitate the Student Philanthropy Month Project. • Serve as budget officer for Student Ambassador Association accounts. Monitor and respond appropriately to cnalum@cn.edu email and social media accounts of the Carson-Newman Alumni Association. • Coordinate with gift officers to identify prospects for major gift solicitation. • Work with Enrollment Management (Admissions) in involving alumni in the recruitment process: Showcase Saturdays, Family weekends, etc. • Provide input in annual strategic planning process. • Work with Director, staff and volunteers to help plan annual Homecoming activities, including but not limited to 50th anniversary reunions and non-50th benchmark reunions (5, 10, 20, 25, etc.) as they strategically relate to engaging alumni base. • Nights and weekends occasionally required. • Other duties as requested This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned and included in assessments and reviews. Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience: Minimum three years of experience working in higher education or comparable environment preferred Required Skills: Excellent written and oral communication. Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds. Superior organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Basic working knowledge of Slate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Must be able to access and navigate campus facilities.