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SE Alumni Engagement Assistant

@ University of Richmond
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Richmond, Virginia, United States
OnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:leading program, creating content, editing media
Requirements Summary:Current undergraduate student; strong communication and organizational skills; detail-oriented; proficient with major social media platforms; basic media editing and design tools; ability to work independently; confidential environment.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Audacity
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Job Description

The office of Alumni Engagement seeks a student assistant looking to gain knowledge and experience in the world of alumni events and engagement. This position will assist in all aspects of alumni programming – from preparing event materials, assisting with marketing and media efforts, supporting podcast production, to providing administrative support for the office.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Strategically develop, promote and lead the Reunion Student Ambassador (RSA) program with the Assistant Director, Regional & Young Graduate Programming, and plan to serve as a Reunion Student Ambassador during Reunion Weekend (May 28 - 31, 2026), as able.
  • Provide creative insight and thinking when vetting and assisting with program/event development.
  • Create, distribute, and track social media content and engagement.
  • Contribute to podcast post-production by editing, producing, and transcribing.
  • Assist with occasional event execution and mailed engagement opportunities.
  • Provide general administrative support to the office, as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicant must be a current undergraduate student.
  • Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Enthusiastic, adaptable, reliable, responsible, and have a strong commitment to customer service.
  • Attention to detail is mandatory!
  • Mastery of the major social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • Basic knowledge of photo, video, and audio editing and graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Audacity, etc.
  • Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to exercise discretion in a confidential work environment.
  • Previous Reunion Student Ambassador experience preferred, but not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Professional business office setting
  • Flexible schedule of approximately 4-6 hours per week (Monday-Friday).
  • Willingness to work some evening and weekends (i.e. Homecoming, Reunion, local signature and regional events) strongly desired.
  • Work activities may include occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling light to moderate amounts of weight up to 30 pounds, and the ability to move tables and chairs as necessary.

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.