Program Manager, Alumni Engagement

Department

University Advancement

Regular, Ongoing

$43,000 - $50,000 per year

OS-OA04-Fiscal Year

1.0

February 3, 2026; position open until filled

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must include a cover letter and resume that address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications—use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon’s (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long‑term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. The division consists of approximately 150 employees primarily working out of Eugene, with offices in Portland and Bend. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.

The University of Oregon Alumni Association (UOAA) fosters lifelong relationships, deepens engagement, and advocates on behalf of the university and Duck alumni around the world. Launched in 1879, the UOAA is proud of its long history of keeping alumni connected to the university and to one another, offering a wide array of opportunities for service and engagement. With a membership of over 20,000, the UOAA serves as an important connection to the university for more than 280,000 alumni worldwide.

Our vision is to be among the very best alumni relations programs in the world, uniting and engaging Ducks in all stages of flight.

In order to establish and cultivate lifelong relationships among alumni, the Program Manager, Alumni Engagement serves as a representative for the organization’s multi‑faceted University Advancement (UA) mission. Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement (UOAA), the Program Manager works in consultation and collaboration with the Director to advance the engagement strategy for alumni in an assigned geographic and affinity group portfolio.

This strategy will be reliant upon input from and engagement with the Executive Director, UOAA, in addition to collaboration with regional development officers assigned to various geographic territories. Individual portfolios are subject to change and are assigned based on the needs of the organization and the knowledge of given regions and affinity communities that each staff member brings to the role.

This position requires access to transportation for occasional travel to meetings and events. This position must be able to work occasional nights and/or weekends to fulfill special projects and events.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience; and
• One year of full‑time (or equivalent) experience in program management; and
• One year of professional experience within a non‑profit or higher education or one year of experience managing volunteer programs from a staff standpoint.

• Ability to build and manage programs; develop strategies to achieve operating goals; experience with financial management and budgeting.
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and design events.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and others as appropriate.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook (or similar scheduling/calendar program), and familiarity with Microsoft Office and routine software applications.
• Excellent…