Build lifelong connections. Strengthen a vibrant alumni community.

Do you enjoy bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and building meaningful relationships? Are you a strategic communicator who thrives on collaboration and community engagement? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

As our Alumni Engagement Officer, you'll play a key role in developing and leading the University's alumni relations program, creating meaningful opportunities for graduates to remain connected to the University and one another beyond graduation. The role designs and delivers programs, communications, partnerships, and signature events that foster an engaged alumni community and encourage meaningful participation in the life of the University.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

- Develop, implement, and continuously evolve a comprehensive Alumni Relations strategy and annual operating plan.
- Recommend annual priorities, initiatives, budgets, and success measures aligned with institutional goals.
- Research emerging trends and best practices to strengthen alumni engagement and enhance the alumni experience.
- Monitor program performance, analyze outcomes, and recommend continuous improvements based on engagement data and alumni feedback.

Alumni Engagement & Community

- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with alumni through ongoing engagement and personalized outreach.
- Develop and deliver an annual alumni engagement program that creates meaningful opportunities for graduates to connect with the University and one another through networking events, webinars, Convocation ceremonies, recognition programs, regional gatherings, digital engagement, and other community-building initiatives.
- Lead the planning and execution of the University's Convocation ceremonies,



creating a meaningful graduate experience that celebrates student achievement and marks the beginning of each graduate's lifelong relationship with the University.
- Lead engagement within UFred Connect and other alumni engagement platforms to foster an active and connected alumni community.

Alumni Storytelling & Communications

- Develop and execute an alumni communications strategy that keeps graduates informed, connected, and engaged through newsletters, social media, digital content, and other communication channels.
- Identify, cultivate, and share alumni success stories that demonstrate the impact of a UFred education.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop content that supports recruitment, brand awareness, institutional reputation, and alumni engagement.
- Lead alumni recognition initiatives that celebrate graduate achievements and strengthen alumni pride.

Alumni Advocacy & Partnerships

- Develop and grow programs that encourage alumni to serve as ambassadors, mentors, volunteers, speakers, referral partners, and community champions.
- Collaborate across the University to integrate alumni engagement into recruitment, student experience, academic initiatives, and other institutional priorities.
- Represent the University professionally in interactions with alumni, community partners, and external stakeholders.

Data, Insights & Administration

- Working in collaboration with the Student Services Team, collect and analyze alumni feedback, surveys, and engagement data to better understand alumni experiences, interests, and outcomes.




- Prepare reports that measure the effectiveness of Alumni Relations initiatives and inform future strategy.
- Manage Alumni Relations projects, budgets, and administrative activities to ensure effective program delivery.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education & Experience

- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in alumni relations, community engagement, relationship management, communications, marketing, partnership development, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience developing and leading engagement programs, events, or community-building initiatives.
- Experience working in a higher education environment is considered an asset.
- Experience using CRM platforms and digital engagement tools is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to think strategically while successfully executing operational plans.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively across departments.
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to inform decision-making.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fredericton, NB E3B 6Z6

📌 Alumni Engagement Officer (Fredericton)
🏢 University of Fredericton
📍 Fredericton