Manager of Alumni & High School Relations

Overview

The Manager of Alumni and High School Relations is responsible for building, managing, and sustaining strategic relationships between the University of Arkansas Athletics Department, alumni, and high school coaches, administrators, and key stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in strengthening the Razorback brand, supporting recruiting efforts through relationship management, and enhancing alumni engagement through coordinated outreach, communication, and events. Strong communication, networking, and organizational skills are essential to fostering positive relationships and promoting the program's brand at the high school level.

Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Summary of Job Duties provided in the posting:

• Build, manage, and sustain strategic relationships between the Athletics Department, alumni, high school coaches, administrators, and key stakeholders.

• Support recruiting efforts through relationship management and alumni engagement initiatives.

• Coordinate outreach, communication, and events to promote the program and brand at the high school level.

• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and foster collegial working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

• Demonstrated experience in alumni relations, athletic administration, external relations, recruiting support, or a related field

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and high school athletic environments

• Three or more years of NCAA Division 1 college coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Former Arkansas Razorback Football Player

• Experience planning and executing events or engagement programs for football

• High School head coaching experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA & SEC rules and regulations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to Multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to inspire and motivate a diverse group of students and coaches

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site at  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry. Background checks may include additional items as required by the position. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of protected status. Proof of legal work authorization is required on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.