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.
Title of Position
Alumni Relations Officer
Posting Location
Abilene
Department
Alumni and University Relations
Employee Class
Exempt Full-time
Basic Responsibilities
Assist with planning and execution of homecoming
Oversee the Legacy Program
Assist with the Emeriti Program
Work with the SAA (Student Alumni Association)
Assist with the organization of Family Weekend
Liaison for Women for ACU
Liaison for ACU’s Alumni Chorus
Organize reception for ACU Alumni at Pepperdine Lectures
Organize events with the Rangers and Astros
Oversee the VW Kelly Scholarship
Essential Duties
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:
Assist the Foundation with the planning of the Emeriti Christmas party
Maintaining communication with this valuable group of retired ACU employees
Work with the Student Alumni Association
Work with the elected officers of SAA to plan engagement with ACU Alumni
Help plan and implement partnership with events on campus
Forecast, set and manage budget for Student Alumni Association responsibilities and events with the elected officers
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
Liaison for ACU’s Alumni Chorus
Help plan and implement the Alumni Choral Reunion every two years
Serve as liaison to the Alumni Chorus Board
Oversee with the administration of the alumni relations office, the sales and distribution of Chorus CDs
Forecast, set, manage communications of the budget for the Alumni Chorus with the Alumni Chorus Board
Assist with oversight of the student workers and their role with the Alumni Chorus
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
Professional
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
Exceptional organizational skills
Understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships
Personal
Dependable
High initiative
Able to work well with a wide range of personalities
Positive attitude
Ability to work long hours
Strong leadership qualities
Outgoing and personable
Physical Demands
Work extended hours at certain times of the year
Work weekends and evenings as needed
Travel is required
Handle stress well
Additional Information
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
Advertised: June 06, 2023 Central Daylight Time Applications close:
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