Alumni and Family Relations Engagement Coordinator

The Alumni and Family Relations Coordinator supports the mission and goals of the Office of Alumni and Family Relations by assisting with communications, event planning, alumni engagement initiatives, and administrative operations. This position works closely with the Director of Alumni and Family Relations to enhance meaningful connections between alumni, families, and Centenary College while providing administrative support for departmental programs and events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communications and Marketing

• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of alumni and parent newsletters.
• Assist in developing and maintaining content for alumni and family

communications, including email campaigns, social media, and web content.

• Manage and update Alumni and Family Relations social media accounts in

collaboration with the Director.

• Coordinate marketing and communications projects with the college's marketing and communications office.
• Maintain and update Alumni and Family relations
• Monitor engagement metrics and assist in identifying opportunities to improve alumni outreach

Event Planning and Alumni Engagement

• Assist with planning and execution of alumni and family events, including

Homecoming, reunion celebrations, Beast Feast, Family Weekend, holiday

gatherings, regional events, and virtual engagement opportunities.

• Coordinate event registrations, communications, logistics, and follow-up

activities.

• Provide on-site support for alumni and family events, including occasional

evenings and weekend responsibilities.

• Assist with volunteer communications.
• Support alumni recognition and stewardship initiatives.

Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate alumni records through database updates and data entry.
• Manage event-related data entry, reporting, and record keeping.
• Assist with office correspondence, scheduling, and routine administrative

functions.

• Prepare reports and materials to support departmental planning and engagement efforts.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Alumni and Family Relations.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadline simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email marketing platforms, social media platforms, and database systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, colleagues, alumni,

students, families, and community members

• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel as necessary

for approved events.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience working in higher education, alumni relations, advancement,

communications, or event management.

• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge or other constituent database systems.
• Experience creating digital communications and managing social media accounts.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Department of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Boulevard

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

Email: hr@centenary.edu

Fax: 318-841-7366

Candidates are invited to visit the College's website at www.centenary.edu/jobs.

Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College''s

diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. EOE.