Alumni Relations Assistant

Department: Center for Public Safety
Salary/Grade: NEX/12

Job Summary:

The communications and alumni relations position for the Center for Public Safety provides support for alumni outreach as well as organizational communications. This position works closely with the Director, participating in content creation and dissemination and coordination of administrative processes related to the center's alumni communications, trade shows and events and marketing activities. The position will be a part-time position with a maximum work week of 30 hrs.

Please note: May require overnight and/or weekend travel.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist the program staff in the planning and execution of tradeshow exhibits, and alumni functions and activities.
• Create and update digital and print flyers, announcements and marketing materials-based on established brand standards. Coordinate distribution of materials and outreach to vendors and prospective students.
• Assist in the creation of web content and updates to the center's website and in the development of new written and graphic web content.
• Manage the production and implementation of a regular e-mail e-blast on a pre-established schedule.
• Support the management of the Center's alumni database.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience

• One year of relative experience in alumni relations, marketing, graphic design, content creation or similarly related field.

• Proven track record of delivering success in the areas graphic design and content creation.

• High-level of proficiency in design, web, and multimedia software applications: iContact, InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, and Excel.

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Skilled at relationship development

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and multitask

• Experience with and interest in alumni recruitment and word of mouth marketing

• Experience creating web and print-ready materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with photography and videography is a plus.

• Experience with Xenegrade is a plus.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design) strongly preferred

Target hiring range for this position will be between $22.00 to $24.00 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

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