Temporary Part-Time Alumni Coordinator

Title: Temporary Part-Time Alumni Coordinator

Department: Pellissippi State Foundation

Campus: Hardin Valley

Closing Date: May 31, 2027

Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-time

Pay Rate: $23.89 per hour

Work Hours: 20-25 hours/week

Position Summary:
The Temporary Part-Time Alumni Coordinator supports the Pellissippi State Foundation’s alumni engagement and communication efforts. Working under the direction of the Director of Annual Giving and Donor Engagement, this position will focus on maintaining consistent communication with alumni, supporting alumni engagement opportunities, and assisting with Foundation and College events.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and develop Where Are They Now Wednesday alumni features, including identifying alumni, conducting interviews, gathering information and photos, drafting content, coordinating approvals, and preparing content for social media and other communication channels.
• Assist with alumni communications through email, social media, phone calls, and other appropriate methods to promote alumni stories, events, programs, and engagement opportunities.
• Support graduation activities, including coordinating communications with Commencement Committee alongside marketing and communication.
• Assist with planning and implementing alumni engagement opportunities, including Careers Made Here Alumni Luncheon and others.
• Provide general event support for major Foundation and College events, including event preparation, registration, setup, guest assistance, materials, communications, and event follow-up.
• Maintain accurate alumni information, records, documents, photographs, and other materials related to alumni engagement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to fulfill the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience or demonstrated ability in communications, marketing, social media, event planning, alumni relations, public relations, customer service, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or a related area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create engaging and professional social media and written content.
• Ability to communicate effectively with alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with the supervisor.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Ability to conduct interviews and develop compelling stories and features.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and represent Pellissippi State positively.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications.
• Experience with photography, graphic design, Canva, social media management, or constituent databases is preferred.
• Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events as needed.

Note : The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [email protected] or 865-539-7354.

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If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [email protected].

If you are interested in this position, click on the link at the top right to apply.

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