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Manager, Development and Alumni

Job in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: Northwestern Polytechnic
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
  • Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.

While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role

Reporting to the Vice President, External Relations, the Manager, Development and Alumni is a pivotal role charged with leading the implementation and day-to-day advancement of activities integral to the success of the community engagement strategic plan. This position holds the key responsibility for executing and progressively enhancing the alumni strategy while also playing a crucial role in supporting the NWP team's overarching advancement goals.

As a senior member of the Advancement Team, the Manager will contribute to shaping NWP's External Relations strategy, providing leadership in the assessment and development of alumni engagement initiatives, as well as overseeing business operations and administrative support. Effective collaboration with stakeholders, adept stewardship management, and thorough prospect research are essential components of this role to successfully realize annual and multi-year plans.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Build alumni participation, support, and volunteerism.
  • Collaborate and foster engagement and strong relationships with all other stakeholder groups with a lead on Alumni relations.
  • Inspire alumni to become NWP ambassadors.
  • Cultivate and deliver results through prospect management.
  • Implement thoughtful stewardship initiatives including events to build relationships.
  • Work with NWP’s Communications team to share alumni strategies, stories, events and recognition through publications, social media, and website.
  • Work with applicable database software to manage client relationships, research and apply for grants, and implement prospect research tactics.
  • Support the Advancement team with programs, campaigns, events, and other activities as needed.
  • Carry out the Advancement teams strategic initiatives while providing mentorship, encouragement, and support to the team.
  • Delegate duties and co-ordinate administrative functions for the Advancement team.
  • Assess workflows and establish processes and procedures that will enhance the operations of the department to deliver the results of the strategic plan.
  • What We Offer

    Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

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