Coordinator of Alumni Engagement

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs and events for alumni, parents, students, and friends to increase engagement and philanthropy.
• Co-manage the Student Engagement Officer (SEO) Program, including recruiting, hiring, training, and managing 6–8 students.
• Design and build segmented content for digital outreach, including monthly e-news, eMarketing campaigns, and social media strategies.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement team to support alumni volunteers and signature events like Homecoming.
• Develop marketing materials aligned with University brand standards and manage event registration pages.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and constituent data within the division's management database.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Creative design and content development abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in a related field.
• Experience in program or event planning within a college, corporate, or nonprofit setting.
• Experience with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or Constant Contact.
• Experience with social media engagement and constituent management systems.

Benefits

• Tuition benefit for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents.
• 4 weeks of accrued paid vacation and 10 days of paid sick time.
• 12 paid holidays plus bonus days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and a defined contribution retirement plan.

About the Company

Otterbein University is seeking an organized and collaborative Coordinator of Alumni Engagement to help strengthen relationships between Otterbein’s 28,000+ alumni, current families, and other key constituencies. This role is vital in advancing the strategic goals of the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.