Coordinator of Regional Alumni Community Engagement
Binghamton University State University of New York, Vestal, New York, United States, 13850
About The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton :
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is about more than having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.
The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings (with no match requirement), retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!
Job Description:
Position Summary
The Coordinator of Regional Alumni Community Engagement supports Binghamton University's Advancement goals by strengthening alumni networks and developing volunteer leadership across assigned geographic regions. This position plays a critical role in building a sustainable donor pipeline by recruiting, training, and stewarding alumni volunteers; delivering meaningful engagement opportunities; and partnering closely with development colleagues to identify, cultivate, and steward alumni with philanthropic potential. The coordinator helps foster lifelong relationships between alumni and Binghamton University that advance engagement, advocacy, and giving.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment & Management Recruit, onboard, train, and steward alumni volunteers to serve as Regional Alumni Community leaders, event hosts, and university ambassadors Serve as the primary staff liaison for assigned regional alumni communities, clubs, and affinity networks Establish clear expectations, leadership roles, and succession plans to ensure continuity and effectiveness of volunteer groups Provide ongoing support, coaching, and recognition to foster strong volunteer relationships and sustained involvement Regional Programs & Events
Coordinate in-person, virtual, and hybrid alumni programs in key regions, including networking events, professional development programs, social gatherings, and university-led initiatives Partner with alumni volunteers to design programs that reflect alumni interests while advancing Binghamton University's strategic priorities Manage event logistics including budgets, venues, registrations, vendors, and post-event assessment Track participation and engagement outcomes to evaluate impact and inform future planning Alumni Engagement & Donor Pipeline Development
Advance Binghamton University's alumni-to-donor pipelines by coordinating regional engagement strategies that increase alumni affinity, participation, and philanthropic readiness Identify engaged alumni and volunteer leaders with leadership and giving potential and share insights with annual giving and major gifts colleagues Support donor-facing regional events, cultivation opportunities, and stewardship activities aligned with university fundraising priorities and campaigns Collaborate with development staff to ensure alumni engagement efforts complement solicitation and stewardship strategies Communications & Relationship Management
Work with Advancement Communications to promote regional programs, volunteer opportunities, and key university messages Draft targeted communications to alumni and volunteers that encourage participation, leadership, and giving Maintain accurate alumni, volunteer, and engagement records in the university's CRM system Collaboration & Campus Partnerships
Collaborate with campus partners such as admissions, career services, academic units, athletics, and student engagement to integrate alumni into university initiatives Represent Binghamton University Advancement at select regional, alumni, and donor events Support division-wide Advancement priorities as needed Data, Reporting & Administration
Track and report on regional engagement metrics, volunteer participation, and leadership activity Prepare summaries and insights to support alumni engagement and development strategy Provide administrative support for alumni and volunteer initiatives Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and one to three years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, volunteer management, nonprofit engagement, event coordination, or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience Demonstrated experience recruiting, supporting, and managing volunteers Strong organizational and project management skills Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends and travel regionally as needed Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting fundraising, annual giving, or donor engagement initiatives Familiarity with higher education Advancement operations and CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Salesforce, Ellucian) Experience working in a large, complex organization Commitment to inclusive alumni engagement and volunteer leadership development Key Competencies
Relationship-building and customer service Volunteer leadership development Strategic engagement with a donor pipeline mindset Collaboration and adaptability Results-oriented approach aligned with institutional goals Additional Information:
Salary: $47,000 - $52,000 Annually. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates must submit the following:
Resume or CV Cover letter/Letter of Interest Names and contact information of three references.
Returning Applicants - Login to your The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton Careers Account to check your completed application.
Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
URL:
www.binghamton.edu/advancement/
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is about more than having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.
The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings (with no match requirement), retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!
Job Description:
Position Summary
The Coordinator of Regional Alumni Community Engagement supports Binghamton University's Advancement goals by strengthening alumni networks and developing volunteer leadership across assigned geographic regions. This position plays a critical role in building a sustainable donor pipeline by recruiting, training, and stewarding alumni volunteers; delivering meaningful engagement opportunities; and partnering closely with development colleagues to identify, cultivate, and steward alumni with philanthropic potential. The coordinator helps foster lifelong relationships between alumni and Binghamton University that advance engagement, advocacy, and giving.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment & Management Recruit, onboard, train, and steward alumni volunteers to serve as Regional Alumni Community leaders, event hosts, and university ambassadors Serve as the primary staff liaison for assigned regional alumni communities, clubs, and affinity networks Establish clear expectations, leadership roles, and succession plans to ensure continuity and effectiveness of volunteer groups Provide ongoing support, coaching, and recognition to foster strong volunteer relationships and sustained involvement Regional Programs & Events
Coordinate in-person, virtual, and hybrid alumni programs in key regions, including networking events, professional development programs, social gatherings, and university-led initiatives Partner with alumni volunteers to design programs that reflect alumni interests while advancing Binghamton University's strategic priorities Manage event logistics including budgets, venues, registrations, vendors, and post-event assessment Track participation and engagement outcomes to evaluate impact and inform future planning Alumni Engagement & Donor Pipeline Development
Advance Binghamton University's alumni-to-donor pipelines by coordinating regional engagement strategies that increase alumni affinity, participation, and philanthropic readiness Identify engaged alumni and volunteer leaders with leadership and giving potential and share insights with annual giving and major gifts colleagues Support donor-facing regional events, cultivation opportunities, and stewardship activities aligned with university fundraising priorities and campaigns Collaborate with development staff to ensure alumni engagement efforts complement solicitation and stewardship strategies Communications & Relationship Management
Work with Advancement Communications to promote regional programs, volunteer opportunities, and key university messages Draft targeted communications to alumni and volunteers that encourage participation, leadership, and giving Maintain accurate alumni, volunteer, and engagement records in the university's CRM system Collaboration & Campus Partnerships
Collaborate with campus partners such as admissions, career services, academic units, athletics, and student engagement to integrate alumni into university initiatives Represent Binghamton University Advancement at select regional, alumni, and donor events Support division-wide Advancement priorities as needed Data, Reporting & Administration
Track and report on regional engagement metrics, volunteer participation, and leadership activity Prepare summaries and insights to support alumni engagement and development strategy Provide administrative support for alumni and volunteer initiatives Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and one to three years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, volunteer management, nonprofit engagement, event coordination, or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience Demonstrated experience recruiting, supporting, and managing volunteers Strong organizational and project management skills Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends and travel regionally as needed Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting fundraising, annual giving, or donor engagement initiatives Familiarity with higher education Advancement operations and CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Salesforce, Ellucian) Experience working in a large, complex organization Commitment to inclusive alumni engagement and volunteer leadership development Key Competencies
Relationship-building and customer service Volunteer leadership development Strategic engagement with a donor pipeline mindset Collaboration and adaptability Results-oriented approach aligned with institutional goals Additional Information:
Salary: $47,000 - $52,000 Annually. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates must submit the following:
Resume or CV Cover letter/Letter of Interest Names and contact information of three references.
Returning Applicants - Login to your The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton Careers Account to check your completed application.
Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
URL:
www.binghamton.edu/advancement/