Strategic Engagement Manager

T hank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Louisiana Tech University is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as the Strategic Engagement Manager. This position reports to the CEO of the Alumni Association and the Associate Vice-President of University Engagement. This professional collaborates with the Alumni Association, academic colleges, as well as faculty, staff, and administration to develop and implement an integrated engagement strategy.

Expected position duties and functions include:

• Executive Support of University Engagement staff
• Develop and Maintain meaningful relationships with alumni and stakeholders
• Oversight of special projects and strategic initiatives
• Lead and manage internal teams working on strategic initiatives, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and goals are met.
• Support of Alumni Database
• Coordination of Events and Meetings
• Management of Travel Logistics
• Leadership and support of Alumni Association Board of Directors
• Operational oversight of the alumni and engagement activities
• Data Analysis and Reporting including tracking of engagement metrics, reporting and analysis of engagement, and trend analysis.
• Assisting in the hiring, onboarding, and training of personnel
• Supervision of Student Engagement Staff
• Collaboration with University Departments
• Collaboration with Communication teams to develop content (magazine, newsletters, event invitations, personalized outreach)
• Operational oversight of University Engagement facilities (Ropp Center, Argent Pavillion)

Essential qualifications and skills required are a Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred), excellent customer service skills, ability to work with all types of people and to assume facilitator and leadership roles, ability to multi-task and prioritize activities, ability to communicate professionally, with clarity and brevity (both orally and in writing), flexibility and the ability to complete assigned projects, team player with positive outlook on making an impact on others’ lives, and competent computer/technical skills. Previous event planning, communication, and/or volunteer management experience preferred. Louisiana Tech University Alumni preferred. Position requires the ability to travel, as well as weekend or evening work.

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.