Alumni Relations Officer jobs in Texas

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 7568
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 05/18/2022. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary
Salary Range: $42,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week
Exempt: 40 hours a week

Required Application Materials
Resume and Cover Letter are required.

Essential Functions
The UTSA Office of Alumni Programs seeks a highly-organized, collaborative, and solution-oriented individual to serve as an Alumni Engagement Officer.

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience in external relations, alumni engagement, development or related area. Additional education/experience may substitute for experience/education on a one for one basis.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of individual alumni needs and perceptions.
• Understanding of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process.
• Use of computer, Microsoft Office, and standard office equipment.
• Valid Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, occasionally, such as for setup and takedown for events, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience
• Experience in events management.
• Similar experience in higher education or non-profit atmosphere.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge.

Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located:

Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Physical Demands

May exert up to 40lbs of force, occasionally, such as for setup and takedown of events

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.