Aid in the implementation of departmental directives within area of responsibility.
1. Provide direction for reporting staff
2. Supervise all staff within areas of responsibility
3. Schedule reporting staff & ensure submission of hours
4. Communicate with and provide support to coaches
5. Assigned duties from supervisor(s)
6. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
7. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission
Alumni Relations & Administrative Support Coordinator
The Varsity Club, an exclusive association for former Club Sport student-athletes, coaches, and staff, is seeking an Alumni Relations & Administrative Support Coordinator. This individual will play a key role in fostering strong relationships with alumni and enhancing their engagement with the University, Club Sports department, and their respective sports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Alumni Engagement: Serve as the main point of contact for alumni, maintaining communication with former student-athletes, coaches, and staff, while fostering connections between alumni and current student-athletes.
- Event Coordination: Collaborate with Club Sport coaches and various University departments to plan and coordinate alumni events, networking opportunities, and engagement initiatives.
- Development Support: Assist with Development initiatives such as Giving Day, donor engagement, and hospitality services. Support the outreach efforts by managing a portfolio of alumni donors, setting clear outreach metrics and goals, and contributing to fundraising activities.
- Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to the Club Sports department, including P-Card reconciliations, general communications, and updates within the department, as well as other tasks assigned by senior leadership.
This role will report to the Assistant Athletic Director and will play a vital part in strengthening alumni relations and supporting the strategic development efforts of the Club Sports program.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse groups of individuals
- Event coordination experience and a passion for alumni engagement
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively with various teams
- Prior experience in fundraising or donor engagement is a plus
The Alumni Relations & Administrative Support Coordinator will be an integral member of the Varsity Club team, contributing to the long-term success of alumni engagement and development initiatives.
Target Hire Date
2025-03-17
Time Type
Full time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
