Employment Opportunities

The University at Buffalo is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Engagement Coordinator to join the Alumni Engagement team within the Division of University Advancement. Reporting to the Senior Director for Marketing and Operations, this role will provide essential support for engagement activities and programs designed to connect alumni, parents, friends, and community stakeholders with the university and each other.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical and operational support for in-person and virtual alumni engagement events, including event production, calendaring, data collection, and vendor coordination.
• Assist with marketing efforts, including email campaigns, promotional materials, and social media content.
• Process payments and registrations for alumni events and programs.
• Support lifelong learning initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and alumni career services.
• Maintain accurate records and analyze engagement data to enhance program effectiveness.
• Deliver high-quality customer service, responding to inquiries from alumni and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the division to ensure smooth execution of engagement strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in fostering meaningful connections between UB and its global alumni community. If you are passionate about event planning, relationship-building, and supporting impactful engagement initiatives, we encourage you to apply!

Division of University Advancement
At the University at Buffalo, our Division of University Advancement plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission. With the historic $1 Billion Boldly Buffalo campaign recently concluded in June 2024, where more than 80,000 alumni and donors generously contributed, we’re on the cusp of greatness. Our goal? To propel UB into the top 25 of national public research universities within the next decade. As part of our team, you’ll build strong connections with alumni and donors worldwide, shaping the future of our institution. Join us and be part of a team that changes the world!

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in one, or a combination, of the following areas (1) alumni engagement, (2) data entry, (3) event management, (4) higher education, or (5) relevant experience in a business/customer service setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide array of individuals on projects and programs.
• Solid, general knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and data systems experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed and requested.