(FWS) Student Employment: Alumni Relations Assistant AY 26-27
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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT, US
Summary
The assistant provides administrative and project support for the Alumni Relations team, including event preparation and logistics. Responsibilities also include alumni outreach via phone and email, as well as benchmarking engagement strategies at peer institutions.
Job Description
| Job Title: | Alumni Relations Assistant |
|---|---|
| Department: | Advancement |
| Student Employment Type: | Federal Work Study |
| Responsibilities: |
• Event preparation including assembling materials, organizing supplies, and supporting logistics • Mailings, emails, and acknowledgements to alumni and volunteers • Phone outreach to alumni volunteers, event venues, and partner organizations • Venue exploration and research during event planning • Benchmarking: tracking alumni engagement strategies at peer institutions and preparing updates for Brittany • Representing Alumni Relations at the Involvement Fair and Commencement Fair • Supporting alumni events during Bobcat Weekend (October 2–4) • General administrative and project support for the Alumni Relations team |
| Qualifications: |
• Federal Work Study eligibility • Strong writing and editing skills • Proficiency with Canva, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint) • Familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills • Creative mindset with willingness to learn new tools and processes • Customer service-oriented attitude • Ability to work independently and take initiative |
| Hours of Position: |
• 10–15 hours per week, based on the student’s class schedule • Office of Advancement hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • Some evening or weekend availability preferred for major alumni events • Work takes place at the Alumni House on main campus |
| Required Documents for Application: | Application Only |
| Instructions to Applicants: | Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application. |
