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Working Title:
Communications Specialist 2 - Alumni Engagement Specialist
Institution:
Normandale Community College
Classification Title:
Communications Specialist 2
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
City:
Bloomington
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited
Salary Range:
$28.82 - $42.31
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Classification : Unclassified
Unlimited, Full-time
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week
Salary Range : Hourly from $28.82 to $42.31; Annually from $60,176 to $88,343 * Salary placement is dependent on education and experience
The vacancy is posted on-line from Wednesday August 27 to Sunday September 7 at 11:59pm
THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT
The Alumni Engagement Specialist at Normandale Community College plays a crucial role in fostering meaningful connections between the college and its alumni community. This position involves developing and implementing internal and external communications strategies to foster current students' interest in remaining involved at Normandale following graduation or transfer, and to promote alumni involvement in and contributions to the college's activities, events, and initiatives. Alumni engagement is a critical strategic component in helping the college improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as practiced through non-academic volunteer activities that support college programs. It's also a pathway to growing the Foundation's donor base, increasing its impact on college initiatives that foster student success.
Key responsibilities include developing and managing an alumni program that uses targeted messaging to current students and alumni, informing them of opportunities to get involved at Normandale and strengthening their connection to the college. This position collaborates with college departments, student clubs, the Foundation, and external partners to publicize ways to get involved on campus, and to implement alumni activities, including events. The Alumni Engagement Specialist maintains a current database of alumni, tracks their engagement, and adjusts strategy for continuous improvement.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
Two years of experience in communicating with volunteers and engaging them in activities, events, and initiatives that support organizational goals, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience, a bachelor's degree may substitute for 12 months of experience, and an associate's degree for 6 months. The degree needs to be in a related field.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities that will be interviewed for include :
Strategic communication and marketing
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with others collaboratively
Uses creativity, is resourceful, and takes thoughtful risks
Self-starter and a problem solver
Experience in project management, is thorough, and has strong organizational skills
Ability to work in and support a culture of diversity and inclusion
Preferred:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in communications, marketing, community relations, public relations, development, non-profit management, business or related field.
Previous experience in alumni relations, event planning, volunteer management, or community engagement, preferably in the public and/or non-profit sectors.
Experience in higher education settings, preferably community colleges.
Ability to think strategically and analytically, especially in high-pressure situations.
High emotional intelligence and tolerance for ambiguity.
Proficiency in using social media channels and newsletter platforms such as Constant Contact to communicate with target audiences.
Proficiency in using Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Suite, data management tools, and other relevant software.
WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale (https://www.normandale.edu/) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . This position is also part of Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE). The MAPE contract (https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor/mape.jsp) ( https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor/mape.jsp ) outlines many additional benefits provided.
For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/Retirement_Brochure.pdf) through MMB.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
10-22-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
07-30-2025
Close Date:
09-08-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Heather Nicole Nova
Posting Contact Email:
heather.nova@normandale.edu
