Job Purpose and Objectives
This position plays a critical role in strengthening alumni connections, increasing engagement, and building a sustainable pipeline for future donors and advocates of Allen Community College.
Duties
- Plan, coordinate, and execute alumni-focused events such as reunions, homecoming activities, networking events, and community gatherings.
- Develop and manage consistent alumni communications, including email newsletters, social media engagement, and alumni stories.
- Work with marketing and media teams to produce engaging content, including video features, spotlight stories, and virtual experiences.
- Maintain and enhance the alumni database within the college's CRM system, ensuring accurate records and effective audience segmentation.
- Build and support alumni engagement programs, including volunteer opportunities, mentorship initiatives, and ambassador programs.
- Collaborate with campus departments (athletics, academics, student services) to increase alumni participation in college events and programs.
- Create compelling content that highlights alumni achievements, college impact, and student success stories.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni inquiries and engagement opportunities.
- Track engagement metrics such as event attendance, communication performance, and alumni participation rates to guide strategy.
- Support a positive alumni experience that encourages ongoing involvement, advocacy, and connection to the college.
- Coordinates with other departments to ensure engagements, events, and appropriate alumni recognition are announced in timely manner.
- Track and report engagement metrics, participation rates, and program outcomes to inform strategy and improve performance
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred or work-related equivalent in communications, marketing, PR, non-profit management or experience in related field. 1-3 years of experience in event planning, communications, alumni relations or community engagement preferred. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in digital tools, social media platforms and basic content creation (photo/video) desirable. Experience with CRM systems and email marketing platforms preferred.
Location
Iola, Kansas Campus office location
Salary
$50,000 - 60,000 dependent upon education and experience.
Excellent benefit package available.
Starting Date
Negotiable. Position open until filled.
Application
Submit letter of interest, resume, employment application (on website www.allencc.edu) and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required at time of employment. Successful candidate will be subject to a background check.
Apply To
Shellie Regehr, Human Resources Specialist
Allen Community College
1801 N Cottonwood
Iola, KS 66749
Email: hr@allencc.edu
Allen Community College provides quality higher education and workforce development through onsite and online learning to approximately 4,000 students each academic year. The Iola Campus, with residence halls and vibrant arts and athletics programs, offers the two-year college experience in a caring environment. Allen Online Learning serves students with individual online courses and fully online certificate and degree programs. Allen also provides dual credit opportunities to high school students in our service area and throughout the state of Kansas.
ACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.