Alumni Engagement Coordinator

The Highlights: Reporting to the Associate Dean [AD] for New Initiatives, the Alumni Engagement Coordinator is responsible for cultivating, developing, enhancing, and increasing LAS engagement with its alumni.  The person in this role will envision, develop and implement communication and engagement strategies, working closely with the Office of Alumni Relations, Enrollment Management, Career Center, Advancement Communications and Development.

What You'll Do:

• Work with the Dean, AD for New Initiatives, the Dean's Executive Team, and chairs to implement and refine a robust alumni outreach and communication strategy, including, but not limited to:  
  • Generate and cultivate alumni participation in LAS events by working with units and chairs to develop and maintain a list of relevant events, provide outreach to alumni, and/or work with Alumni Relations to do the same
  • Provide content and support strategy for college-level social media outreach to alumni, especially via LinkedIn, in coordination with LAS Social Media and Website Administrator 
  • Schedule, produce, and manage the Alumni Spotlight series of interviews published on the web, in social media, and in the LAS online newsletter
  • Identify and cultivate alumni who have expressed interest in contributing to classes and alumni-student mentorship opportunities
  • Make activities on campus available to our alumni (talks, conferences, etc.) through active liaising with Alumni Relations and social media platforms
  • Manage LAS Luminaries, the college’s alumni and Friends appreciation program 
  • Work with cultural resource centers & international student services to identify and cultivate LAS alumni to participate in their campus events oriented toward students
  • Plan and implement key college-level events and programs for Alumni Engagement, including but not limited to special LAS days at Wintrust Arena, the annual college Alumni Reception, and the Chicago Changemaker Award for Graduate Student Alumni.
  • Attend and support bi-annual LAS Advisory Board Meetings.
  • Maintain and update, as necessary, the LAS Alumni Engagement best practices guide
  • Develop new and refine existing tools to track Alumni Engagement
• Work with Alumni Relations and the college's units to maintain and update records of contact with active LAS alums  
• Work with Development, as required, to support and amplify any donor campaigns that may be developed around LAS alumni, especially Blue Demon Challenge
• Work with the Office of Enrollment Management to enhance our recruitment outreach efforts through our alumni networks   
   

 

What You'll Need:

• The position requires a BA; an MA is preferred.  3-5 years in higher education is required
• The person in this role must be an effective communicator, with strong, developed speaking and writing skills; the ideal candidate will be a collaborator who is able to work independently and as part of a team; the person must be creative and show demonstrable initiative; the person will demonstrate commitment to our Vincentian mission and values.
• The position may require participation in weekend and evening events, as well as some domestic travel.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.