Alumni Clubs Specialist

Alumni Clubs Specialist

Department: Engagement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Purdue for Life Foundation

Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates.

The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career.

Your next giant leap starts here!

The Purdue for Life Foundation is an organization that advances Purdue University by helping people who love Purdue stay connected, get involved, and give back. As the Alumni Clubs Senior Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting alumni volunteers and strengthening Purdue's alumni club network. You will partner closely with PFLF and University colleagues to empower alumni leaders, foster meaningful connections, and expand Purdue's presence nationwide.

Your work will directly contribute to building vibrant, engaged communities of Boilermakers across the country.

Alumni Club & Volunteer Engagement

• Promote the value of the Purdue Alumni Association and Alumni Clubs by helping create meaningful opportunities for lifelong connection, community, career development, and engagement.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and support the ongoing development of alumni club leaders through proactive communication, coaching, feedback, and leadership development.
• Establish and reactivate Alumni Clubs by guiding prospective and existing clubs through the process to achieve official status, while supporting volunteer recruitment, retention, and leadership succession efforts.
• Build strong relationships with club leaders, providing guidance, resources, and best practices to strengthen club engagement and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate club and program information and support systems, processes, reporting, and documentation to promote effective and consistent club operations.
• Research and monitor alumni engagement trends, club activity, and community needs; identify opportunities and challenges and provide relevant insights, resources, best practices, and engagement recommendations.
• Represent Alumni Clubs at Purdue for Life Foundation and Purdue University events, supporting campus partnerships and alumni engagement.
• Coordinate with internal partners across Engagement, Marketing & Communications, Finance, Special Events, and other teams to support Alumni Club programs and initiatives; facilitate operational, financial, programmatic, and policy communications to promote alignment and consistency.
• Support club activities and operations in alignment with Purdue for Life policies, organizational standards, and applicable requirements.
• Travel approximately 15-30% to club regions for volunteer recruitment, training, event support, and speaking engagements.

Scholarship & Student Engagement

• Support strategic initiatives to strengthen and expand alumni club scholarship programs, increasing applications, participation, and fundraising through targeted engagement strategies.
• Support scholarship program administration, including timelines, training, review processes, award details, and coordination with students, club leaders, and the Alumni Club…