Program Manager of Alumni Relations

About the role

The Program Manager of Alumni Relations supports the Director of Alumni Relations at Adams State University in implementing programs that engage alumni, current students, staff and community members. The position reports directly to the Director and focuses on alumni programming, engagement activities and events, while coordinating alumni engagement programs and communications. It is an on-site position in Alamosa, Colorado.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and run alumni events such as homecoming, retiree events, reunions, donor and student recognition events and career development initiatives, including venue, catering, room scheduling and decorations
• Arrange travel for department personnel and handle event confirmations, RSVP lists, receipts, check-ins, attendance tracking and post-event follow-up
• Manage the university's mascot program, including student performers, scheduling and costumes
• Handle correspondence with alumni and stakeholders, develop and distribute event communications, and oversee social media content and alumni bulk mailings
• Work with the A-Stater Magazine team on alumni pages, class notes and scrapbook items, and maintain an inventory of alumni marketing items and event supplies
• Maintain the alumni and donor database in Raisers Edge, clean data, upload new graduates and issue alumni Google email addresses
• Organize and train volunteers, supervise work-study students, and maintain a procurement card

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in alumni relations, event planning or fundraising
• Proven experience planning, managing and executing events and engagement initiatives
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies, and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided

Preferred qualifications

• Connection to Adams State University, such as being a graduate or having institutional knowledge
• Leadership and supervisory experience
• Experience working with a board of directors or council
• Proofreading skills or publication experience

What we offer

• Salary range of $43,100-$51,700
• Medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and retirement savings plans

Applications are submitted electronically through the university's Workday portal with a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and three professional references; the deadline has been extended to 11/1/2026.