Alumni Engagement Coordinator

St. Catherine University invites applications for a full‑time Alumni Engagement Coordinator position within the Alumnae Relations Department. The Alumni Engagement Coordinator provides critical programmatic and operational support to the Director of Alumni Relations. This position is responsible for executing the tactical engagement of three specific cohorts: students transitioning into alumni, graduates of the last decade, and alumni affinity groups. By creating and managing specialized programs and volunteer opportunities, the Coordinator builds a robust engagement pipeline for strategic alumni connections.

• Design, coordinate, and manage tailored programs, events, and volunteer opportunities specifically for recent graduates and affinity groups.
• Lead engagement tactics for recent graduates and affinity groups as defined by the overarching alumni strategic plan.
• Collaborate with internal campus partners to support alumni engagement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni affinity groups helping to facilitate affirming and welcoming activities and ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
• Execute the “Forever Katies” transition programs, ensuring graduating students are successfully onboarded into the alumni database and communication streams.
• Assist the department by managing the cultivation, recruitment, scheduling, and basic training of alumni volunteers and committee members.
• Support the Annual Fund’s Student Philanthropy Club and serve as a content expert for new alumni solicitation, acting as the tactical link between student initiatives and alumni relations.
• Develop, manage and execute the social media calendar and digital outreach specifically targeting younger alumni cohorts.
• Develop and deliver campaigns & communications activity with measurable results.
• Monitor and respond to alumni inquiries via email and social channels, escalating high‑priority relationship opportunities to Institutional Advancement leadership.
• Coordinate with the Communications department to produce marketing materials that center marginalized voices and reflect equity and respect.
• Maintain accurate records in the alumni database (CRM) to ensure the accuracy of real‑time data for high‑level stewardship.
• Manage the administrative logistics for specific events and committee meetings, including expense tracking and budget reconciliation.
• Conduct regular research against peer institutions to provide the department with data‑driven recommendations for program improvement.
• Manage and organize digital records, perform quality checks on data, and create and request reports for operational efficiency.
• Track and report on engagement metrics (attendance, digital growth, volunteer hours) and perform quality checks on data to ensure operational efficiency and measure the success of the strategic plan.
• Remain current on the University priorities and programming in order to communicate effectively with alumni and students.

• High School Diploma or GED (some college coursework preferred).
• 2–3 years of experience in community engagement, marketing, or communications.
• Ability to initiate, build, connect, and maintain relationships.
• Experience as a student or staff member at an institution of higher education.
• Direct experience working with volunteers and managing small‑scale events.
• Proven ability to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent.
• Experience delivering social media and digital marketing campaigns or communications.
• Experience in developing affirming engagement programs with historically underrepresented and marginalized communities.

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid “gift” days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403b retirement plan access.

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full‑time employees can be found HERE
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Hourly wage is $20.42 – $28.59 depending on…