ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR (BAND LEVEL 8)
About the role
July 25, 2025
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR (BAND LEVEL 8) Office of Development and Alumni Engagement
(Two-Year Contractual Position)
The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval DUTIES Reporting to the Associate Director, Alumni Engagement, the Alumni Engagement Coordinator will perform professional work related to alumni engagement. The incumbent will have a specific focus on supporting the work of the Alumni Engagement Officer, as well as being responsible for identified key initiatives. Stewarding Transforming Our Horizons, the pan-university strategy, along with the alumni engagement strategy, the successful applicant will develop, plan, and implement strategic activities, programs, and initiatives that enhance Memorial’s connection to its alumni through programming and activities.
Working within the alumni engagement team, the incumbent will establish and maintain an annual calendar of alumni engagement initiatives. The incumbent will focus on related project management, contract management, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of project deliverables, milestones, and financial commitments. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening Memorial’s alumni relationships; supporting the planning and implementation of initiatives under the direction of the Alumni Engagement Officer; interacting with corporate partners, Memorial’s faculty and staff, and volunteers (of all ages and positions); working with Marketing and Communications to ensure effective electronic and print communications to promote initiatives; providing input into procedure manuals for all initiatives; and performing other related duties as required.
This position is fast paced and requires the ability to multitask. The job may require travel, event set-up and take-down (which may involve lifting), and occasional evening and weekend work.
Qualifications Experience (3-5 years) in program support, administration and/or event execution; completion of an undergraduate degree in a related discipline is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. A working knowledge of databases; sound knowledge of budget management; and proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing (specifically MS Word and Excel) are essential. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and a creative thinker who can suggest solutions to challenges and will demonstrate initiative and strength in program administration (planning, budgeting and evaluation), relationship building (including people from various demographics), exceptional communication and time-management skills. The incumbent will also demonstrate basic research abilities and comfort with social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn). Experience working with students or alumni, as well as general knowledge of Memorial University, alumni relations, and an understanding of the concept of development, would be considered assets.
SALARY $64,361 - $87,763 per annum (Management and Professional)
CLOSING DATE August 11, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, p reference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Memorial University of Newfoundland is a multi-campus, multi-disciplinary, public, teaching/research university committed to excellence in everything we do. We strive to have national and global impact, while fulfilling our social mandate to provide access to university education for the people of the province and to contribute to the social, cultural, scientific and economic development of Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond.
At Memorial, we celebrate our unique identity through the stories of our people – the work of scholars and educators, the ingenuity of students, the achievements of alumni – and the impact we collectively make in the province, the country and the world.
Interested in learning more? Take a look at the people and stories of Memorial: https://www.gazette.mun.ca/
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR (BAND LEVEL 8)
About the role
July 25, 2025
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR (BAND LEVEL 8) Office of Development and Alumni Engagement
(Two-Year Contractual Position)
The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval DUTIES Reporting to the Associate Director, Alumni Engagement, the Alumni Engagement Coordinator will perform professional work related to alumni engagement. The incumbent will have a specific focus on supporting the work of the Alumni Engagement Officer, as well as being responsible for identified key initiatives. Stewarding Transforming Our Horizons, the pan-university strategy, along with the alumni engagement strategy, the successful applicant will develop, plan, and implement strategic activities, programs, and initiatives that enhance Memorial’s connection to its alumni through programming and activities.
Working within the alumni engagement team, the incumbent will establish and maintain an annual calendar of alumni engagement initiatives. The incumbent will focus on related project management, contract management, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of project deliverables, milestones, and financial commitments. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening Memorial’s alumni relationships; supporting the planning and implementation of initiatives under the direction of the Alumni Engagement Officer; interacting with corporate partners, Memorial’s faculty and staff, and volunteers (of all ages and positions); working with Marketing and Communications to ensure effective electronic and print communications to promote initiatives; providing input into procedure manuals for all initiatives; and performing other related duties as required.
This position is fast paced and requires the ability to multitask. The job may require travel, event set-up and take-down (which may involve lifting), and occasional evening and weekend work.
Qualifications Experience (3-5 years) in program support, administration and/or event execution; completion of an undergraduate degree in a related discipline is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. A working knowledge of databases; sound knowledge of budget management; and proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing (specifically MS Word and Excel) are essential. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and a creative thinker who can suggest solutions to challenges and will demonstrate initiative and strength in program administration (planning, budgeting and evaluation), relationship building (including people from various demographics), exceptional communication and time-management skills. The incumbent will also demonstrate basic research abilities and comfort with social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn). Experience working with students or alumni, as well as general knowledge of Memorial University, alumni relations, and an understanding of the concept of development, would be considered assets.
SALARY $64,361 - $87,763 per annum (Management and Professional)
CLOSING DATE August 11, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, p reference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Memorial University of Newfoundland is a multi-campus, multi-disciplinary, public, teaching/research university committed to excellence in everything we do. We strive to have national and global impact, while fulfilling our social mandate to provide access to university education for the people of the province and to contribute to the social, cultural, scientific and economic development of Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond.
At Memorial, we celebrate our unique identity through the stories of our people – the work of scholars and educators, the ingenuity of students, the achievements of alumni – and the impact we collectively make in the province, the country and the world.
Interested in learning more? Take a look at the people and stories of Memorial: https://www.gazette.mun.ca/