Title: Regional Alumni Relations Coordinator

Application Review Date: July 30, 2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

This position is instrumental in enhancing alumni engagement, strengthening relationships, and supporting the broader mission of the University. The Regional Alumni Relations Coordinator will play a key role in initiating, leading, and executing alumni engagement strategies and volunteer recruitment—primarily in the National Capital Region and other designated areas, as identified by the Executive Director. This position is responsible for cultivating alumni interest, building meaningful connections, and generating a strong referral pipeline for philanthropic support.

The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing regional and campus-based alumni programs that foster meaningful and lasting connections with graduates. It involves cultivating alumni engagement and volunteerism to support university initiatives and regional outreach efforts. The role requires the use of independent judgment to plan and lead regional programs and volunteer initiatives. As the primary alumni relations representative in the assigned region, the individual will have decision-making authority for local programming and volunteer coordination. Additionally, the position serves as both writer and editor for alumni communications, including print and digital materials. The role also requires the ability and willingness to travel frequently, as it involves regular duties away from the primary office location.

Required Qualifications

Education, training or experience in Marketing, Communications, or related field and demonstrated experience in alumni or public relations, volunteer management, event planning, marketing, or project coordination. Excellent communication skills; ability to travel periodically; availability to work on weekends and/or extended hours as necessary; ability to handle multiple tasks and projects; capability of managing and motivating volunteers; commitment to role of alumni for benefit of Radford University; and interest in people from varied backgrounds and occupations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Experience in alumni relations, volunteer management, fundraising, or related fields.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions: The role requires the ability and willingness to travel frequently, as it involves regular duties away from the primary office location.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: 

Employee Classification: PR & Mktg Spec III

Department: Alumni Relations

Salary: Starting Salary: $44,192 (Payband 4)

Department Contact Name: Sharon Ratcliffe

Department Contact Phone: 5408316716

Department Contact Email: srratcliffe@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.