Program Manager, Alumni and Donor Relations

Position: Program Manager, Alumni and Donor Relations, Advancement
## Program Manager, Alumni and Donor Relations, Advancement Apply locations:
Bryan, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-093612
** Job Title
** Program Manager, Alumni and Donor Relations, Advancement
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University Health Science Center
** Department
* * Office of the Dean
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Bryan, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** Our Commitment
** Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
** Who we are
** As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
** What we want
** The
** Program Manager
** designs and delivers alumni and donor engagement, stewardship, and advancement programming that deepen connection to the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine. The role partners closely with the Texas A&M Foundation and the Association of Former Students to ensure high-quality stewardship, accurate data, and consistent constituent experiences that advance philanthropic relationships and alumni involvement, and advance engagement and connections and support of the College.
** What you need to know
**** Salary:
** Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
** Location/

Schedule:

** Bryan, TX/Full-Time;
This position may require work beyond normal office hourse and/or on weekends.
*** Apply!
** Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
*** Required

Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
* Five years’ progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, donor relations/stewardship, advancement, events, or related constituent and volunteer engagement.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
* Experience working with a higher-education foundation and alumni groups.
* Familiarity with stewardship processes and impact reporting.
* Strong written communication skills for stewardship and executive correspondence.
* Experience with event planning and activation.
* Experience supervising student employees and volunteers
* Proficiency with advancement/CRM systems
* A Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Ability to positively and professionally interact with alumni, donors, external constituents, faculty, students and staff
* Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
* Exceptional interpersonal communications
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
* Event planning
** Responsibilities
* *** Alumni & Donor Engagement and Stewardship
*** Lead alumni and donor engagement strategies that increase connection, participation, and recognition (e.g., class/program touchpoints, reunions, student mentorship links).
* Build and execute individualized stewardship plans (acknowledgments, impact updates, annual thank-you cycles, recognition societies).
* Manage the Outstanding Alumni Awards process (promotion, selection logistics, recognition experience).
* Support student-to-alumni transition programming in partnership with student affairs/career services.
* Coordinate alumni/donor volunteer roles (advisory councils, events, class agents), including recruitment, onboarding, and appreciation.
* Liaise with College departments and campus affiliates to coordinate programs of interest to students, alumni, and the broader community.
** Advancement Events & Stakeholder Relations
*** Plan and…