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Alumni Relations and Development Officer

Employer
Cerritos College
Location
Norwalk
Salary
$75,000.00 - $95,001.00 Annually
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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Alumni Relations and Development Officer

Salary: $75,000.00 - $95,001.00 Annually
Job Type:
Job Number: Alumni Relations - 26
Closing: 9/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Norwalk, CA
Department: Alumni Relations - 26
Division: Foundation

Description

*Please note: This is NOT a Cerritos College job.



About the Employer

Established in 1979, the Cerritos College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides critical support for students and college programs. The Foundation has assets totaling approximately $10 million.

Mission

The Cerritos College Foundation increases funding by engaging the philanthropic and alumni community to support the needs of our students on their educational and career journey.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Cerritos College Foundation, the Alumni Relations and Development Officer is employed directly by the Cerritos College Foundation. This individual is an important member of the Foundation team, responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Cerritos College alumni, raising funds, creating targeted fundraising appeals and related communication strategies, and organizing a variety of events and alumni activities.

Closing Date
This position will close on September 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Job Duties

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develops a comprehensive annual alumni and development fundraising plan.

  • Successfully identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards unrestricted and restricted donations at all levels, with a primary focus on three to five figure gifts.

  • Develops and manages alumni relations' strategies to increase engagement, affinity, active participation, and financial support of Cerritos College alumni.

  • Develops and manages targeted online and print fundraising campaigns.

  • Collaborates with Foundation and College staff to develop and implement a proactive communication plan for alumni and donors.

  • Creates social media posts, e-newsletters, website content, printed brochures, and other collateral material.

  • Creates and maintains content on social media platforms.

  • Plans and coordinates a diverse range of annual events.

  • Contacts Cerritos College alumni in person, by phone, mail, e-mail, and social media to gather and share stories and build engagement leading to donor support and increased involvement in College/Foundation activities and initiatives.

  • Coordinates employee giving program and related strategies.

  • Establishes a Cerritos College Alumni Council to support long- and short-term goals.

  • Enters relevant information into DonorPerfect database and effectively uses DonorPerfect, DonorSearch, and Crescendo Interactive for prospect research, strategy development, and data analysis.

  • Responsible for meeting established annual fundraising goals.



    • Minimum Qualifications

    Position Requirements, Experience and Education

    • Minimum of 3-5 years of development and alumni relations experience.
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
    • Self-motivated, focused, and proactive, with strong project management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Experience developing content for newsletters, websites, and social media.
    • Ability to develop strong relationships with alumni, donors, board members, employees, management, faculty, students, and community members.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
    • Experience in DonorPerfect, Raiser's Edge, or other fundraising database software preferred.
    • Strong organizational and Microsoft Office skills required.


    Supplemental Information

    Salary and Benefits

    • Salary: ($75,000-$95,000) plus Medical, Dental, Vision, and PTO.

    • 1 remote day per week



    Equal Opportunity Employer

    No person shall be discriminated against in any employment procedure on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

    Contact Information

    Please note that this is not a Cerritos College job. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact the Cerritos College Foundation at 562-860-2451 ext. 2536. For more information about the Cerritos College Foundation, please visit their website at https://cerritoscf.org/

    Application Process

    Please send your resume and cover letter to ejurado@cerritos.edu. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.


    To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cerritosedu/jobs/5428420/alumni-relations-and-development-officer

    The District ensures that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. .





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    Organization

    Working at Cerritos College

    Founded in 1955, Cerritos College is a public comprehensive community college serving an area of 52 square miles of southeastern Los Angeles county. The college offers degrees and certificates in 87 areas of study in nine divisions. Over 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies each year.

    The Cerritos College student body is a majority of minorities: Hispanics, Asians, African-Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans together account for more than 60% of our students.

    But there is much more to our diversity....

    Cerritos College attracts students directly from high school, but we also attract the returning student who may have been out of school for many years. We serve first generation college students as well as college students with a college family tradition.

    Our mission is teaching and our faculty has established a distinguished record of scholarship, research and publication.

    Employment

    The Human Resources Department is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining the highest qualified individuals to meet the educational goals of our diverse student population.

    We encourage and support a diverse atmosphere where employees feel valued and recognized for their efforts, along with the support to create an environment which fosters the positive attitude and creative spirit of our employees.

    The District offers a comprehensive benefit program that promotes wellness and supports healthy lifestyle choices.

    Human Resources affirms its commitment to ensuring that all employment and employment-related decisions are based on the principles of equal employment opportunity.

    Above all else, Cerritos College Human Resources provides quality service, while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, respecting individuals, promoting teamwork and focusing on innovation and the future.

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