The Alumni and Operations Specialist develops, coordinates, promotes, maintains, and evaluates special events, programs, and projects sponsored by the Foundation office, with a focus on developing resources by which to engage alumni through the common bonds of academic program/department/college.

This position reports to the Assistant Vice President and assists the Foundation and department leaders in developing fundraising plans, maintaining donor relationships, and securing new ones. 

• Works to help the Foundation team acquire new donors and manages a donor and alumni database; keeps in regular contact with alumni/donors during fundraising events.
• Responsible for correspondence to potential alumni/donors and volunteers.
• Assists in scheduling meetings with prospective funders and donors.
• Gathers updated alumni information and success stories for database updates, alumni recognition, various publications, and expansion of the College alumni network.
• Maintains the accuracy and integrity of databases by ensuring that all information is kept current and up to date.
• Assists Foundation staff with grant requests/proposals and assists with coordination, as necessary.
• Manages grants including the tracking of grant agreements, the schedule of reporting deadlines, and monitoring of grantee compliance.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Grants and Foundation and the President.