Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Virginia Tech Athletics is seeking an Alumni Engagement Coordinator that will report to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Inclusive Excellence & Alumni Engagement. The qualified candidate will have an internal title of Director of Student-Athlete Alumni Engagement and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Monogram Club including, but not limited to, providing a year-round communications and engagement plan, growing brand awareness, recognition and awards, event management, and volunteer management to create memorable experiences for former Virginia Tech student-athletes.

This position will work cross-functionally with several key stakeholders within the athletics department and across campus with an emphasis on membership growth. The qualified candidate will work closely with the Office of Student-Athlete Development team to assist alumni with resources to enhance professional development skills and engage with current student-athletes in professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Additionally, this role will serve as the lead for the Hokie Network (Athlete Network), ensure accurate and complete alumni database records, and create alumni affinity groups based on common interests and shared Virginia Tech experiences.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Marketing, Management, Sports Administration, Higher Education, or equivalent level training/experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with event planning and/or program development and implementation
• Ability to effectively collaborate with the necessary teams and individuals to ensure success, both within and outside of the external operations environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and solve problems independently
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and strategic-thinking skills with a willingness to take initiative and learn

• Experience in intercollegiate athletics, with a proven track record of successful project management, relationship management, and fundraising.
• Knowledge of a variety of technical tools and channels including, but not limited to, social media channels, digital assets, and relevant programs within the Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with a diverse population and understanding of multicultural issues.

5

Regular

Commensurate with experience 

2/7/23

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.