Alumni Relations Coordinator Position Available In Wilson, Tennessee

Alumni Relations Coordinator
Job Details
Job Location
Cumberland University – Lebanon, TN
Position Type

Staff Job Title:

Alumni Relations Coordinator

Department:

Office of Advancement and Alumni

Location:

Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN

Reports To:

Vice President of Advancement

Position Summary:

Cumberland University is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Alumni Relations Coordinator to lead and grow programs that cultivate meaningful engagement with the University’s alumni community. This position manages alumni giving initiatives, plans signature events, supervises alumni volunteer and donor stewardship programs, and plays a key role in institutional advancement. The ideal candidate is strategic, creative, and passionate about building lifelong relationships between alumni and their alma mater.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of current and prospective alumni donors, overseeing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in addition to other fundraising initiatives.
Develop and manage alumni donor engagement programs.
Analyze alumni giving data and trends to inform strategy and achieve fiscal year goals.
Maintain and update alumni records in the university’s CRM system, ensuring data accuracy and completeness for engagement and fundraising initiatives.
Serve as primary liaison to the Cumberland University Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Manage and supervise the Student Alumni Ambassador Program.
Provide strategic input and logistical support for key university events, including Commencement and Homecoming.
Design and implement initiatives to improve alumni engagement and the overall alumni experience, e.g. planning and execution of alumni events and programs, managing logistics, timelines, and on-site coordination; Coordinate meaningful alumni traditions such as the Commencement Coin Tradition; Plan and communicate the annual Alumni Award Presentations at Commencement, honoring outstanding alumni contributions.
Work with university leadership and volunteers to align alumni relations initiatives with institutional goals.
Develop and manage event budgets; oversee event marketing and follow-up; and analyze effectiveness outreach strategies.
Identify, steward, and secure event sponsors and partnerships.
Collaborate with other campus offices and departments to coordinate and execute successful Commencement and Homecoming Weekend activities.
Design monthly alumni marketing collateral, e.g. digital newsletter, manage content, and engagement strategies for the Office of Advancement and Alumni’s social media platforms.

Qualifications:

Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in donor databases and digital marketing platforms is preferred.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and outreach activities.