Job Description

Job Location: Lane College - Jackson, TN 38301
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Category: EducationPosition Title: Manager of Alumni Affairs
Reports To: Assistant Vice President for Community and Alumni Affairs
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary
The Manager of Alumni Affairs is responsible for developing, coordinating, promoting, managing, and evaluating alumni-focused programs, events, and initiatives sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs. The position centers on strengthening alumni engagement and cultivating mutually beneficial relationships between the College and its alumni. The Manager works closely with the National Alumni Association, as well as regional and local alumni chapters and reunion classes, to advance the College’s mission and strategic priorities.
Primary Responsibilities and Functions
- Provide vision, leadership, and strategic oversight for the Office of Alumni Affairs in support of the College’s alumni engagement goals.
- Plan and execute alumni engagement strategies that align with the College’s overall mission and institutional priorities.
- Engage alumni through consistent, positive, and strategic communication using electronic, print, and social media platforms; oversee all alumni publications.
- Cultivate relationships with alumni and friends to encourage philanthropic support, leadership development, and meaningful involvement in the life of the College.
- Create opportunities for interaction among college leadership, staff, alumni, and prospective donors; represent the College at events with significant alumni and donor participation.
- Manage student and young alumni engagement initiatives to build lifelong connections and foster continued involvement and support, including oversight of UNCF and Pre-Alumni Council activities.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for alumni, parents, donors, friends of the College, and external stakeholders regarding matters related to alumni engagement.
- Chair the Homecoming Committee and provide leadership in the planning and execution of Homecoming-related activities.
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus departments to support alumni and institutional initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

QualificationsMinimum

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum of three years of demonstrated leadership experience.
- Proven ability to recruit, engage, and work effectively with volunteers.
- Experience in team leadership and project coordination.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work evenings and weekends and to travel as required.