Greater Texas HERC

Job Skills / Requirements

• Overseeing the planning and implementation of all major on-campus alumni events (Homecoming, Reunion Parties, Women’s Leadership Conference, Black Alumni Weekend, etc.); 
• Partner with Major Gift Team to plan and host regional alumni events and meetings;
• Managing day-to-day activities of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, including organizing annual meetings, maintaining contact with members on a regular basis, and providing staff support for the Association’s strategic planning process.  Assist with recruitment, selection and on-boarding of new alumni board members;  
• Daily communication with alumni via email, phone, in-person visits;
• Demonstrates an appreciation of and commitment to further an inclusive culture for those of diverse backgrounds such as ability, age, class, ethnicity, faith background, gender expression, gender identity, geographic region, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and sexual orientation that comprise individual and group expressions of identity. 
• Providing and coordinating meaningful alumni volunteer engagement opportunities including Chapter Presidents, Class Chairs, Reunion Committees, National Associates Chairs, Young Alumni Associates Chairs, CC Ambassadors, etc.
• Commitment to new and innovative programs and technologies. 
• Special attention should be paid to creating new programming to engage affinity and underrepresented groups, international alumni, and alumni that are unable to travel to campus for events.
• Manage relationships and negotiate contracts with vendors, event venues and other partners;
• Assist with all parents and family related activities to include family weekend, new student orientation, commencement and parent solicitations;  
• Work closely with other Development office units to ensure that all areas are working in a cohesive and collegial environment toward departments stated goals. 
• Assist in organizing campaign roundtable dinners, regional campaign events, and joint admission and development related events in key regions of the country.  

• Ability to manage a high volume of work across multiple platforms in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong work ethic, collaboration and organizational skills, as well as, the ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and interact professionally within a complex organization 
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement.