Alumni Engagement Officer (Recent Alumni and Student Relations) Regular/Temporary Temporary Full/Part Time Full-Time Contract Duration Schedule 8:30 am
- 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Career Level 3 years of prior experience Through world-class research, transformative education, and meaningful community impact, we are addressing some of the world's most complex challenges and creating positive change locally and globally. Consistently ranked among Canada's top universities and recognized internationally for research excellence, innovation, and student success, McMaster is home to more than 37,000 students, over 200,000 alumni worldwide, and a vibrant community of scholars, researchers, learners, and partners. From pioneering discoveries in health sciences and engineering to advancing social innovation and community wellbeing, McMaster's impact extends far beyond our campus. Through strategic partnerships with donors, alumni, foundations, corporations, and community leaders, McMaster is creating opportunities to accelerate discovery, enhance student experiences, support breakthrough research, and strengthen its impact on society. University Advancement serves as the bridge between McMaster's mission and the philanthropic community that helps bring that mission to life. Through fundraising, alumni engagement, stewardship, advancement services, and strategic partnerships, University Advancement fosters meaningful relationships that create lasting impact for the University and the communities it serves. Guided by a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation, University Advancement is building a culture of philanthropy that supports McMaster's strategic priorities and future ambitions. The Alumni Engagement Officer (AEO) is responsible for providing high-quality,



meaningful opportunities for alumni to maintain positive relationships with the University by providing programs that achieve the goals of McMaster, University Advancement and the McMaster Alumni Association. This includes supporting McMaster University; Integrity, Quality, Respect, Service, Strategy and Teamwork. Due to the nature of this position some evening and week-end work as well as some travel will be required. To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff, faculty, and alumni community and supports the University mission, the ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. Alumni Engagement Officers are required to work on-site a minimum of three days per week. Responsible for the recruitment, orientation, training, recognition and on-going program coordination of volunteer programs. Volunteer management experience is required. Plan, coordinate, and oversee events involving portfolio alumni, students, community members, faculty, staff and University senior administration. Coordinate all activities as appropriate with other University and University Advancement functions, mainly, development, communication and public affairs, advancement services and advancement work in the academic faculties. Create and produce printed materials, both conventional and electronic,



to be distributed to McMaster’s ever-growing community of alumni. Represent the University and the McMaster Alumni Association through correspondence, both paper and electronic, phone and in-person contact. Develop, update and deliver presentations and represent the University and the Alumni Association in various public-speaking environments. Update and maintain information in various databases. Utilize effectively the computer systems designed to manage information on McMaster’s alumni and the alumni program. Extract data from the database and write queries. Participate, from time to time, in University Advancement projects such as project teams and work teams. Support, collaborate and, as appropriate, coordinate activities under the auspices of the Annual Giving program. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study. A McMaster University degree is an asset public speaking) Strong computer skills and experience with databases Excellent customer-service skills and solid service orientation Time-management and multi-tasking abilities Knowledgeable about McMaster University policies and guidelines; and University Advancement policies and procedures The posted hiring range represents McMaster's typical hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will depend on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions. Individuals with extensive experience, deep specialized expertise, and/or those who can demonstrate exceptional past performance, as applicable, may be hired at a higher rate within the full range, in accordance with the University compensation policies. Employment Equity Statement The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity an

📌 Alumni Engagement Officer (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada