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The Department of Development and Alumni Engagement enriches ¾«Í¯ÓûŮ’s future by securing private philanthropic support. We foster donor-centered relationships and secure private funds to fuel excellence in student, faculty, and staff initiatives.

The department is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a full-time permanent Alumni Engagement Coordinator position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and promote Alumni Engagement through events/programs; ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® Annual Giving; milestone class reunions; Giving Tuesday; and securing class gifts
• Lead coordinator for multiple events such as: Reunion Weekend, New Year’s Levee, Alumni and Friend Chapter events, Panther Golf Classic, Welcome Day, Homecoming, and other special alumni and friend events at ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ®.  Responsible for promotion, advertisement, reporting, and budget management for these events
• Represent the alumni office at internal and external events, on and off Prince Edward Island
• Responsible for maintaining department website content relevant to ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® Alumni
• Manage and update social media platforms (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) and engage alumni and friends of ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® through various communication channels
• Responsible for creating and soliciting content for the monthly Panther Connections E-newsletter (MailChimp and Canva).  Will monitor statistics and produce quarterly reports
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify, implement, and support special projects and events throughout the year
• Support alumni mentor program, address alumni inquiries, and ensure requests are completed as required and work with Alumni Association and Student Union
• This position requires work flexible hours as events sometimes fall outside of regular operational hours
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related area
• A valid PEI drivers license and access to a car or be eligible to rent a vehicle when needed for travel outside of the province
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational abilities, initiative, and flexibility
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in excel and social media
• Demonstrated experience to make highly effective formal and informal presentations to diverse groups, large and small
• Familiarity with the university environment, policies, procedures and Raisers’ Edge software; would be considered an asset
• A degree from ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® would be considered an asset