Coordinator of Regional Alumni Community Engagement

Post Date
3/3/2026

Expiration Date
3/31/2026

Details:
The Coordinator of Regional Alumni Community Engagement supports Binghamton University's Advancement goals by strengthening alumni networks and developing volunteer leadership across assigned geographic regions. This position plays a critical role in building a sustainable donor pipeline by recruiting, training, and stewarding alumni volunteers; delivering meaningful engagement opportunities; and partnering closely with development colleagues to identify, cultivate, and steward alumni with philanthropic potential. The coordinator helps foster lifelong relationships between alumni and Binghamton University that advance engagement, advocacy, and giving.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment & Management
- Recruit, onboard, train, and steward alumni volunteers to serve as Regional Alumni Community leaders, event hosts, and university ambassadors
- Serve as the primary staff liaison for assigned regional alumni communities, clubs, and affinity networks
- Establish clear expectations, leadership roles, and succession plans to ensure continuity and effectiveness of volunteer groups
- Provide ongoing support, coaching, and recognition to foster strong volunteer relationships and sustained involvement

Regional Programs & Events
-Coordinate in-person, virtual, and hybrid alumni programs in key regions, including networking events, professional development programs, social gatherings, and university-led initiatives
- Partner with alumni volunteers to design programs that reflect alumni interests while advancing Binghamton University's strategic priorities
- Manage event logistics including budgets, venues, registrations, vendors, and post-event assessment
- Track participation and engagement outcomes to evaluate impact and inform future planning

Alumni Engagement & Donor Pipeline Development
-Advance Binghamton University's alumni-to-donor pipelines by coordinating regional engagement strategies that increase alumni affinity, participation, and philanthropic readiness
-Identify engaged alumni and volunteer leaders with leadership and giving potential and share insights with annual giving and major gifts colleagues
-Support donor-facing regional events, cultivation opportunities, and stewardship activities aligned with university fundraising priorities and campaigns
-Collaborate with development staff to ensure alumni engagement efforts complement solicitation and stewardship strategies

Communications & Relationship Management
- Work with Advancement Communications to promote regional programs, volunteer opportunities, and key university messages
- Draft targeted communications to alumni and volunteers that encourage participation, leadership, and giving
- Maintain accurate alumni, volunteer, and engagement records in the university's CRM system

Collaboration & Campus Partnerships
-Collaborate with campus partners such as admissions, career services, academic units, athletics, and student engagement to integrate alumni into university initiatives
- Represent Binghamton University Advancement at select regional, alumni, and donor events
- Support division-wide Advancement priorities as needed

Data, Reporting & Administration
- Track and report on regional engagement metrics, volunteer participation, and leadership activity
- Prepare summaries and insights to support alumni engagement and development strategy
- Provide administrative support for alumni and volunteer initiatives

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and one to three years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, volunteer management, nonprofit engagement, event coordination, or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience recruiting, supporting, and managing volunteers
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends and travel regionally as needed

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting fundraising, annual giving, or donor engagement initiatives
- Familiarity with higher education Advancement operations and CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Salesforce, Ellucian)
- Experience working in a large, complex organization
- Commitment to inclusive alumni engagement and volunteer leadership development

Key Competencies
-Relationship-building and customer service
-Volunteer leadership development
-Strategic engagement with a donor pipeline mindset
-Collaboration and adaptability
-Results-oriented approach aligned with institutional goals

Employer:
Binghamton University

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