Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Coordinator, Strategic Engagement & Alumni Relations position. The Coordinator, Strategic Engagement & Alumni Relations is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $23.10 to $25.75 per hour.

The Coordinator, Strategic Engagement & Alumni Relations serves as the central operations and logistics lead for Amherst College's alumni engagement efforts, providing administrative, technical, and financial support that advances meaningful connections among alumni, donors, families, and friends.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Engagement Operations & Coordination

• Serve as the primary operational coordinator for Strategic Engagement & Alumni Relations, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and evaluation of alumni, donor, presidential, and volunteer engagement programs.
• Coordinate the administrative, logistical, and communications activities that support a broad portfolio of engagement initiatives, including regional and affinity programming, Homecoming, Reunion, presidential events, and other constituent-facing experiences.

Data, Financial and Administrative Coordination

• Support the operational infrastructure of the department through the management of constituent data, reporting, financial processes, and administrative systems.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of engagement records, participation data, event coding, and departmental reporting used to inform decision-making and assess outcomes.

Team Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide operational support to the Strategic Engagement & Alumni Relations team by maintaining effective procedures, documentation, and workflow coordination.
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees who contribute to departmental operations and event support.

Qualifications:

Required

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in advancement operations, alumni relations, event management, or a related field.
• Experience with CRM, event management, financial, and project management systems.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience in higher education advancement, alumni relations, development, or nonprofit administration.
• Familiarity with Slate CRM, Workday, Tableau, Adobe Creative Cloud, and related engagement and communications platforms.