Alumni Engagement Coordinator - Department Of Development and Alumni Engagement

Competition Number:
222E24
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department Of Development and Alumni Engagement
Position:
Department Of Development and Alumni Engagement
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$60,864 - $67,486 per annum

The Department of Development and Alumni Engagement enriches UPEI’s future by securing private philanthropic support. We foster donor-centered relationships and secure private funds to fuel excellence in student, faculty, and staff initiatives.

The department is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a full-time permanent Alumni Engagement Coordinator position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate and promote Alumni Engagement through events/programs; UPEI Annual Giving; milestone class reunions; Giving Tuesday; and securing class gifts
  • Lead coordinator for multiple events such as: Reunion Weekend, New Year’s Levee, Alumni and Friend Chapter events, Panther Golf Classic, Welcome Day, Homecoming, and other special alumni and friend events at UPEI.  Responsible for promotion, advertisement, reporting, and budget management for these events
  • Represent the alumni office at internal and external events, on and off Prince Edward Island
  • Responsible for maintaining department website content relevant to UPEI Alumni
  • Manage and update social media platforms (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) and engage alumni and friends of UPEI through various communication channels
  • Responsible for creating and soliciting content for the monthly Panther Connections E-newsletter (MailChimp and Canva).  Will monitor statistics and produce quarterly reports
  • Collaborate with colleagues to identify, implement, and support special projects and events throughout the year
  • Support alumni mentor program, address alumni inquiries, and ensure requests are completed as required and work with Alumni Association and Student Union
  • This position requires work flexible hours as events sometimes fall outside of regular operational hours
  • Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related area
  • A valid PEI drivers license and access to a car or be eligible to rent a vehicle when needed for travel outside of the province
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational abilities, initiative, and flexibility
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in excel and social media
  • Demonstrated experience to make highly effective formal and informal presentations to diverse groups, large and small
  • Familiarity with the university environment, policies, procedures and Raisers’ Edge software; would be considered an asset
  • A degree from UPEI would be considered an asset

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.