Alumni Engagement Officer

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Full Time College of St. Scholastica, Inc., Duluth, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $48,610.00 To $63,193.00 Annually

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

College Advancement supports The College of St. Scholastica's mission and vision by facilitating strategic relationships with alumni, parents, friends, businesses, donors, government agencies, and private foundations.

The Alumni Engagement Officer is pivotal in cultivating a vibrant, informed, and actively involved alumni community. This position serves as the primary storyteller and communications architect for alumni relations, creating compelling multi-channel content to elevate connection and philanthropy. In addition, working in close collaboration with the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Officer leads the coordination and execution of dynamic alumni events, maintains strategic alumni and parent relationships, and fulfills key operational duties supporting the advancement mission of the College.

1. Communications & Content Creation (40%)

• Lead the overall strategic direction, creation, writing, editing, and distribution of alumni communications across print, digital, and social media channels to strengthen alumni connection, highlight philanthropic impact, and drive active engagement.
• Multi-Channel Content Strategy & Execution:
  Lead the creation, writing, and editing of high-impact alumni communications across various channels, including digital publications, social media platforms, website news, email campaigns, and print media.
• CSS Magazine & Class Notes Management:
  Prepare, solicit, write, and format all submitted class notes, birth, death, and sympathy announcements, as well as high-resolution photo submissions for inclusion in the CSS Magazine.
• Cross-Departmental
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the central Marketing and Communications team to align messaging, enforce brand standards, and elevate compelling alumni stories that demonstrate institutional ROI and Benedictine values.
• Digital Media & Campaign Analytics:
  Manage alumni social media channels and digital communications campaigns, creating dynamic copy and visual content while tracking open rates, click-through rates, and audience engagement metrics to continuously refine content strategy.

2. Event Coordination (30%)

• Strategic Event Management:
  Manage key signature events, including major reunion weekends, 'Lighting a Tradition,' regional/geographic-specific alumni gatherings, and networking receptions.
• Logistics & Facility Coordination:
  Determine detailed space, technology, equipment, catering, and on-site management requirements based on historical data and strategic goals. Oversee all aspects of venue selection, lighting, sound, room setups, and staffing.
• Vendor Negotiation & Contract Management:
  Negotiate contracts with vendors, facilities, caterers, and service providers, ensuring agreements meet high-quality standards and align with event objectives.
• Budget Optimization & Financial Accountability:
  Monitor, manage, and optimize event budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness, fiscal responsibility, and optimal resource allocation.
• Post-Event Evaluation & Quality Improvement:
  Conduct thorough evaluations of each event by gathering attendee…