JOB SUMMARY

The Alumni and Community Engagement Manager is responsible for promoting a mutually supportive relationship between Palo Alto University (PAU), its alumni, and the external community; and for creating and expanding cooperative partnerships with mental health organizations, government agencies and other organizations. This requires developing and implementing comprehensive engagement programs with alumni that enhance loyalty and support for PAU and programs with external organizations and individuals that create awareness, opportunities for PAU and partners and establishes PAU as the leader in the field of mental health.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job scope

-Serve as a key member of the External Affairs team and as central, accessible point of contact for alumni and external organizations or individuals

-Develop a comprehensive plan to engage alumni in the life of the university, pre-enrollment to graduation and throughout career

-Create meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, service, personal and professional development, career networking and support for alumni

-Develop student-related programs that initiate engagement and sustain commitment

-Oversee all communications with alumni and the community, including email communications via online platform, as well as website and social media communications in coordination with marketing/communications staff; contribute editorial content and story ideas

-Working in conjunction with the President of PAU and the V.P. of External Affairs, develop and foster mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships with local organizations

-Plan and implement events and programs to engage alumni and/or the community, including, distinguished alumni awards, continuing education programming, speaker series, alumni mixers, mentoring opportunities, professional conferences, commencements, etc.

-Identify community organizations or events in which PAU may play a mutually beneficial role

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

-Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible management and leadership experience in alumni relations or other related industry Master’s preferred.

-Demonstrated skills in event planning; data management and analysis; proficient in the use of GSuite.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Strong organizational, planning and time management skills

-Self-starter and independent worker

-Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with other individuals and teams

-Demonstrated presentation and public speaking skills

-Available to work evenings and weekends when needed