Program Manager, Alumni Engagement

The University of Oregon is committed to providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service. They are seeking a Program Manager for Alumni Engagement to establish and cultivate relationships among alumni while advancing the engagement strategy in collaboration with the Director of Alumni Engagement. Responsibilities Establish and cultivate lifelong relationships among alumni Serve as a representative for the organization’s multi-faceted University Advancement (UA) mission Work in consultation and collaboration with the Director to advance the engagement strategy for alumni in an assigned geographic and affinity group portfolio Engage with the Executive Director, UOAA, and collaborate with regional development officers assigned to various geographic territories Manage individual portfolios subject to change based on the needs of the organization and knowledge of given regions and affinity communities Access transportation for occasional travel to meetings and events Work occasional nights and/or weekends to fulfill special projects and events Skills Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience One year of full-time (or equivalent) experience in program management One year of professional experience within a non-profit or higher education or one year of experience managing volunteer programs from a staff standpoint Ability to build and manage programs; develop strategies to achieve operating goals; experience with financial management and budgeting Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality Demonstrated ability to plan and design events Effective communication skills Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and others as appropriate Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook (or similar scheduling/calendar program), and familiarity with Microsoft Office and routine software applications Excellent attention to detail and follow-through Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion Ability to adapt as new situations arise Knowledge of or ability to quickly understand and navigate University of Oregon and UOAA systems, resources, and processes Experience working in or with alumni relations and advancement in a higher education setting Experience with project management and organization Experience managing a volunteer Board of Directors within a nonprofit setting Experience working in higher education Experience working remotely, or in a setting with limited direct supervision Benefits Health insurance Retirement plans Paid time off Company Overview Nestled in the lush Willamette Valley, with an easy drive to both the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, the University of Oregon is renowned for its research prowess and commitment to teaching. It was founded in 1916, and is headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship University of Oregon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 35 in 2025, 39 in 2024, 42 in 2023, 60 in 2022, 42 in 2021, 26 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.