Division: Institutional Advancement
Department/Office: Alumnae Relations
The Alumni Relations department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Alumni Engagement Coordinator position.
The Alumni Engagement Coordinator provides critical programmatic and operational support to the Director of Alumni Relations. This position is responsible for executing the tactical engagement of three specific cohorts: students transitioning into alumni, graduates of the last decade, and alumni affinity groups. By creating and managing specialized programs and volunteer opportunities, the Coordinator builds a robust engagement pipeline for strategic alumni connections.
Responsibilities Include:
- Design, coordinate, and manage tailored programs, events, and volunteer opportunities specifically for recent graduates and affinity groups.
- Lead engagement tactics for recent graduates and affinity groups as defined by the overarching alumni strategic plan.
- Collaborate with internal campus partners to support alumni engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni affinity groups helping to facilitate affirming and welcoming activities and ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
- Execute the 'Forever Katies' transition programs, ensuring graduating students are successfully onboarded into the alumni database and communication streams.
- Assist the department by managing the cultivation, recruitment, scheduling, and basic training of alumni volunteers and committee members.
- Support the Annual Fund's Student Philanthropy Club and serve as a content expert for new alumni solicitation, acting as the tactical link between student initiatives and alumni relations
- Develop, manage and execute the social media calendar and digital outreach specifically targeting younger alumni cohorts
- Develops and delivers campaigns & communications activity with measurable results
- Monitor and respond to alumni inquiries via email and social channels, escalating high-priority relationship opportunities to Institutional Advancement leadership.
- Coordinate with the Communications department to produce marketing materials that center marginalized voices and reflect equity and respect.
- Maintain accurate records in the alumni database (CRM) to ensure the accuracy of real-time data for high-level stewardship.
- Manage the administrative logistics for specific events and committee meetings, including expense tracking and budget reconciliation.
- Conduct regular research against peer institutions to provide the department with data-driven recommendations for program improvement.
- Manage and organize digital records, perform quality checks on data, and create and request reports for operational efficiency.
- Track and report on engagement metrics (attendance, digital growth, volunteer hours) and perform quality checks on data to ensure operational efficiency and measure the success of the strategic plan
- Remains current on the University priorities and programming in order to communicate effectively with alumni and students
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED (Some college coursework preferred).
- 2-3 years of experience in community engagement, marketing, or communications.
- Ability to initiate, build, connect, and maintain relationships
- Experience as a student or staff member at an institution of higher education.
- Direct experience working with volunteers and managing small-scale events.
- Proven ability to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures and backgrounds.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
- Experience delivering social media and digital marketing campaigns or communications
- Experience in developing affirming engagement programs with historically underrepresented and marginalized communities
Application instructions:
Posting Number: 20220800-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 03/10/2026
Application Deadline: 3/27/2026
To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10618
Compensation: Annual wage is $42,473.60 to $59,467.20, depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
Benefits: Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time (.75 FTE - 1.0 FTE) employees include:
- Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid 'gift' days when the University is closed.
- Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan access
- Accrued sick time
Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to 'love of neighbor without distinction' and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of all religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.