Alumni Engagement Officer

Job description

The Indiana University Foundation is seeking a collaborative, service-oriented, and relationship-focused Alumni Engagement Officer to strengthen alumni engagement efforts across Indiana University. This role serves as a key liaison between the IU Alumni Association (IUAA) and advancement professionals across campuses, schools, and units, helping partners develop and execute engagement strategies that advance institutional priorities and foster meaningful alumni connections. This position is ideal for a strategic relationship builder who enjoys consulting with stakeholders, managing multiple initiatives, and connecting people to resources that drive results. The Alumni Engagement Officer will help schools and units maximize alumni engagement opportunities, leverage university-wide resources and data, and build collaborative partnerships across the IU advancement community. In this role, you will help strengthen alumni engagement across Indiana University by supporting strategic planning, program development, volunteer engagement, training, communication, and data-informed decision-making. You will also play an important role in fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and supporting initiatives that deepen alumni involvement and support the university’s mission. Key responsibilities include: Serving as the primary liaison to campus, school, and unit advancement partners on alumni engagement activities, including programming, volunteer and alumni board management, alumni awards, financial processes, and data support. Consulting with partners to develop and implement annual alumni engagement plans aligned with school, unit, and university priorities. Connecting stakeholders to IUAA services and resources, including event support, training, data services, enterprise-wide solutions, and funding opportunities. Creating and managing communication channels that share university updates, best practices, collaboration opportunities, and engagement resources. Managing virtual communities and facilitating knowledge sharing among advancement professionals across the institution. Leading onboarding, training, and professional development opportunities that strengthen alumni engagement capabilities across campuses, schools, and units. Collaborating with IUAA teams and advancement partners to maximize participation in signature programs and increase alumni engagement outcomes. Supporting planning and execution of the annual Alumni Engagement Conference, including programming, stakeholder engagement, session coordination, promotion, and follow-up activities. Assisting with implementation and adoption of enterprise-wide data tools, including the Alumni Engagement Dashboard and related reporting resources. Supporting the Academic Grant Program through application review, stakeholder communication, financial coordination, and grant distribution. Serving on cross-functional committees, advisory groups, and strategic initiatives to advocate for alumni engagement priorities and strengthen collaboration across the university. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse groups and organizational levels. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience developing programs, engaging volunteers, managing budgets, or supporting constituent engagement initiatives. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required, experience will be taken inconsideration. Minimum of three years of professional experience in program development, volunteer engagement, alumni relations, constituent engagement, event management, advancement, higher education, or a related field. Experience in alumni engagement, development, higher education, or nonprofit organizations preferred. Hybrid schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday in office; Tuesday and Thursday remote at the Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center in Bloomington, Indiana. This position will travel locally and to the Indianapolis office with occasional events that will need support outside of normal business hours. This role will be posted for 10 days minimum but may remain open longer. The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law. The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) advances Indiana University by strengthening the relationships and resources that help IU thrive. As an IUF employee, you’ll be part of a team that supports the shared success of both the Indiana University Foundation and the Indiana University Alumni Association, bringing together philanthropy, alumni engagement, and meaningful connections to advance IU and its communities. Together, we connect alumni, donors, and friends with opportunities to make a difference for Indiana University. Whether inspiring generosity, building lifelong relationships, or providing the expertise and support that make this work possible, every member of our team contributes to IU’s impact. At IUF, we value collaboration, innovation, data-informed strategy, and meaningful relationships. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where people can grow, contribute their unique perspectives, and do purpose-driven work in support of IU today and for generations to come.