Iowa State University Ames , IA 50011
Posted 1 week ago
Position Title:
Alumni Relations and Events Coordinator
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or a related field
Experience developing and implementing communications and programs
Experience planning and implementing small, medium and large-scale events
Experience working with multiple constituents in a corporate, higher education or other organization
Job Description:
Iowa State University's College of Design is currently hiring for the Alumni Relations Specialist I role, which serves as the college's Alumni Relations and Events Coordinator. The successful candidate will play a central role within the college's Strategic Communications unit, collaborating closely with the Dean's Office, Career Services, and all departments within the college. Responsibilities include expanding alumni relations initiatives, organizing college-level events such as commencements, ceremonies, celebrations, receptions, and reunions, and fostering alumni engagement. This role also involves collaborating with counterparts in other colleges and units, including the Iowa State University Alumni Association and the Iowa State University Foundation, to coordinate joint programs and events.
The ideal candidate will possess effective planning, organizational, and leadership skills and the ability to work independently and with various internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills, oral, written, and visual, are essential. Additionally, the role requires strong customer service and time-management skills, the ability to solve problems on-site, and the capacity to create targeted mass communications for event promotion. Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, and the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. for event setup is necessary. This role may require occasional domestic and international travel, offering the opportunity for unique experiences and professional growth!
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Example of Duties
Assist in developing, strengthening, and implementing college and departmental-level alumni communications and programs
Prepare monthly college alumni e-newsletter and contribute to alumni print publication
Assist in building alumni engagement on targeted social media platforms
Coordinate alumni award nominations, selections, and presentations
Plan, promote, coordinate, and implement alumni and college events and programs
Serve as the College of Design's representative on the university's Alumni Relations Council
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of the field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS806
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
April 22, 2024
Posting Close Date:
May 5, 2024
Job Requisition Number:
R14482
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