Alum Engagement Manager

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that have prepared you to develop and manage a strategic portfolio of contacts. We are particularly interested to hear how you would approach activating alums from diverse industries to meet the career needs of LSA students.

The Alum Engagement (AE) team is charged with empowering students in their career exploration by providing a rich array of experiences with mentors from a diverse, global community of LSA alums. As the Alum Engagement Manager, you will expand and diversify the pool of alum volunteers available to LSA students.

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about enriching the lives of our LSA student and alum community. If you're an initiative-driven collaborator who thrives in a dynamic environment and brings strong listening skills, with the ability to turn conversations into clear, actionable plans, we'd love to connect with you.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent relevant work experience
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible professional experience
• Experience proactively developing and maintaining strong, productive relationships on behalf of an employer or organization (e.g., recruitment, sales, advancement, or similar)
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple needs concurrently.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively to drive outreach and cross-functional projects forward.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication styles for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information from various stakeholders and strategically connect it to make strategic recommendations or connections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in alum relations, advancement, volunteer engagement, career services, higher education, or student-facing programming.
• Proficiency using digital tools, databases, CRMs, or project management platforms to document engagement activities, manage outreach efforts, and support strategic decision-making.
• Experience adapting to evolving priorities in a growing organization.
• Experience preparing and briefing volunteers or stakeholders for public-facing roles, including providing guidance on communication styles and goals
• Proven track record of supporting inclusive environments and expanding access for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.