Job Description
Elon University is currently accepting applications for a Coordinator of Regional Alumni Engagement. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, the Coordinator of Regional Alumni Engagement is responsible for developing and executing the strategic vision of Elon’s alumni-led regional chapters. In partnership with the Assistant Director, the Coordinator will set and manage both annual goals and long-range plans for regional engagement. In addition to larger goal setting, the Coordinator will be responsible for the direct management of a portion of Elon’s alumni-led regional chapters. This includes, but is not limited to, planning and implementing events, organizing communication to alumni constituents, recruiting, training, and sustaining new and returning alumni volunteers and serving as a liaison and manager for chapter presidents. Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university required. The Coordinator must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse constituents in this external-facing role. He/She must exhibit strong strategic planning and implementation skills and must be able to lead efforts in setting priorities and meeting goals. In addition to the ability to speak persuasively in public, he/she must be an effective volunteer manager with the ability to recruit, train, engage, and lead volunteers towards meeting shared goals. The Coordinator must be detail-oriented, efficient, and able to handle diversified tasks concurrently. Evening and weekend hours are involved and the ability to travel is required. Position requires experience with developing and executing goals, program reviews, and managing both external and internal relationships. Additionally, the position requires the ability to meet face-to-face with all levels of constituents and ability to handle constituent complaints. The position requires the ability to effectively lead others towards a shared goal and work on multiple projects simultaneously. The position will remain open until filled. Apply at https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/7420. Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants
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Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.
In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.