Alumni Relations Officer jobs in Connecticut

Position Summary

The Office of Alumni Relations at the UConn Foundation strives to connect alumni, support students, and strengthen UConn through a variety of programs and services designed to engage alumni throughout the year. Primary roles include assisting in all aspects of event planning and management, working in the organization’s internal databases and event management system, and assisting with office duties as needed. The Alumni Relations Student Worker will report to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations, but will work with multiple staff members on a day-to-day basis.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary Roles:

• Assist in event planning, preparation, and management
  • Printing of rosters and nametags
  • Preparing event materials
  • Sending event supplies to alumni network group leaders
  • Alumni outreach
  • May assist with events if transportation permits
• Work in all Foundation databases and event management systems
  • Creating and maintaining event records and attendance of registrants
• Other office duties
  • FedEx and mailings
  • Submitting reimbursements
  • Other duties as needed

Learning Opportunities:

Students will gain valuable professional experience in event planning, alumni networking, logistics, constituent engagement, alumni outreach, customer service, and volunteer management. They will be invited to participate in planning meetings with staff as schedules allow. After a period of two semesters, employment may be extended.

Key Competencies

Requirements:

• Must be available for at least two semesters starting Fall 2022
• Ability to work at least 10 hours per week
• Work schedule will be determined based on student worker’s availability each semester, but regularly scheduled hours must fall Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Must have demonstrated interest in event planning or execution
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Values diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Education and Experience

• Enrollment at the University of Connecticut
• A student in good standing related to grade point average and student code of conduct
• First year or sophomore student preferred
• Ability to work during school breaks preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams preferred