Alumni and University Relations Officer

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Abilene, Texastime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR100030

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
** Basic Responsibilities
*** Assist with planning and execution of homecoming
* Oversee the Legacy Program
* Oversee the Alumni Travel Program
* Build and manage the Commencement receptions
* Assist with the organization of Family Weekend
* Liaison for Women for ACU
* Assist with the organization of the Alumni Day Luncheon
* Organize reception for ACU Alumni at Pepperdine Lectures
* Organize events with the Rangers and Astros
* Oversee the VW Kelly Scholarship
** Essential Duties
** Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Assist with the planning and execution of homecoming by:
* Assist with coordinating all class reunions for the previous 45 years’ of reunion classes on five-year increments.
* Plan and execute other major homecoming event(s) as defined.
* Forecast, set and manage budget for Homecoming responsibilities
* Assist with oversight of student workers and their homecoming duties

Oversee the Legacy Program
* Manage mailing of Legacy program items
* Keep information updated in Banner for Alumni children
* Work with advancement and their role in the Legacy program
* Forecast, set and manage budget for items for the Legacy program
* Assist with oversight of student workers and their work with mailing or distributing Legacy items

Assist the Emeriti Program by:
* Be the liaison between the travel company and the Alumni Office.
* Help manage communication, print materials, and meetings regarding the details for alumni and the travel program

Build and manage the Commencement receptions
* For May and December Commencement reserve locations
* Determine needs and work with Chartwells on catering
* Work with the Commencement committee and the Registrar’s office on details

Assist with planning Family Weekend by:
* Working with admissions on their alignment with Premiere Weekend
* Working with the First Year Program on the execution of the weekend experience
* Plan details that may fall to our office and budget for these details

Liaison for Women for ACU
* Consult on a regular basis with WACU National Board President regarding WACU operations
* Assist with board and executive committee meetings, membership development, training conferences, publications, and other matters of mutual concern between WACU and ACU
* Forecast, set and help manage budget for WACU responsibilities
* Lead relationship and execution of the WACU scholarship process

Assist with the organization of the Alumni Day Luncheon
* Serve as the team designee for the recipient of the Young Alumnus of the Year award
* Manage the event details for the YAY candidate
* Help with communication, registration and other details for the event
* Work with the University Events team on needs for the event space, work order, etc.

Organize reception for ACU Alumni during the Pepperdine Lectures
* Oversee details with Pepperdine
* Build Alumni engagement on West Coast
* Forecast, set and manage budget for the reception for ACU alum for the Pepperdine Lectures Organize events for Rangers and Astros
* Oversee relationships with marketing department and both baseball organizations
* Manage tickets sales

Oversee VW Kelly Scholarship Program
* Organize candidates for the AAB members to interview
* Work with financial Aid to transfer funds for scholarship to the student accounts
** Professional Development Requirements
*** Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Banner or the willingness and ability to learn Banner
* Interested in staying “current” through professional development in the alumni relations profession
** Qualifications
* * Professional* Bachelor’s degree required
* An alumna/us or former student of ACU
* Extensive customer service experience
* Outstanding presentation and writing communication skills
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