Senior Program Coordinator of Alumni Engagement

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Funding for this position is guaranteed until January 31, 2028, renewable based upon availability of funding and work performance. The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu . Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose Lead , conduct and report on strategic initiatives to engage alumni in meaningful ways that enhance student career success, foster lifelong connections, and position the College of Natural Sciences as a premier destination for employer and alumni engagement . D esign and deliver high-impact programming, mentorship opportunities, and experiential learning opportunities in collaboration with other departments . The coordinator will work closely with the CNS Career Services Employer and Alumni Engagement Team, UT Austin Career Success, the CNS Office of Experiential Learning, and other employer-facing professionals to advance the College’s career development goals. To advance our core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in mentoring, coaching, career services, health professions, natural sciences profession, human resources, or a related field.
• Strategic collaboration and ability to work across departments and with advisory councils.
• Program development, implementation, and evaluation involving different stakeholders.
• Event planning expertise, including logistics, promotion, and follow-up.
• Relationship building with alumni, students, faculty, and industry partners.
• Detail oriented and process minded, keeping a variety of initiatives organized.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Cross-functional collaboration with both internal and external partners.
• Data literacy and familiarity with engagement tracking platforms.
• Marketing and outreach proficiency using multiple digital channels, as well as adeptness with Canva and PowerPoint for marketing materials creation.
• Understanding of mentorship models and ability to facilitate alumni-student interactions.
• Technology proficiency with CRM, event management, and collaboration tools.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• UT-Austin Alumni in some capacity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing and implementing alumni engagement programs that align with student interests and workforce trends, including building alumni databases and processes from the ground up. Researching prospects, initiating outreach, developing relationships, communicating opportunities, and tracking contact, interest, and participation. Leveraging data from engagement tracking platforms to inform strategy, executing multi-channel marketing initiatives, and fostering mentorship opportunities by engaging advisory council members.
• Collaborates with various university departments to develop new initiatives, piloting and providing feedback on digital engagement tools, and supporting alumni-student interactions to strengthen community connections.
• Managing mentorship initiatives that connect alumni and students, organizing career development events, coordinating speaker series, facilitating experiential learning opportunities, leading joint service and philanthropy projects, and planning targeted alumni events such as homecomings and reunions .
• Promote alumni achievements, recruit and manag e student ambassadors, and develop programs that foster lifelong alumni connections. Act as a liaison between university leadership and the alumni/student community, providing valuable feedback and fostering collaboration across departments.
• Responsible for engaging advisory council members to nominate alumni for mentorship and speaking opportunities, co-creating initiatives with key university partners, and piloting online networking platforms to enhance engagement .
• Support event planning, ensure smooth operations, gather feedback, and track engagement outcomes to inform strategy through the use of platforms like 12Twenty.
• Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level