Alumni Relations Assistant

at  Western University

ABOUT WESTERN

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

ABOUT US

The University Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campus-wide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact. There are 3 departments within the Division – Departments of Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Operations. This position falls in the Alumni Relations department.

Qualifications:

• Motivated and detail-oriented student with a strong work ethic. Proficiency in data entry and management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tasks and challenges.
• Administrative, event planning and/or customer service experience preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple tasks independently while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines and ensuring all details are handled while dealing with multiple interruptions and last minute changes.
• Strong customer service skills to handle enquiries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner. Excellent research/investigative skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate project based tasks

This position provides a valuable opportunity for the successful candidate to obtain practical experience in Alumni Relations and become familiar with University Advancement. The incumbent will help facilitate the coordination and execution of both in-person and digital events within Alumni Relations by providing administrative, logistical, and data support.

Qualifications:

• Motivated and detail-oriented student with a strong work ethic. Proficiency in data entry and management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tasks and challenges.
• Administrative, event planning and/or customer service experience preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple tasks independently while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines and ensuring all details are handled while dealing with multiple interruptions and last minute changes.
• Strong customer service skills to handle enquiries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner. Excellent research/investigative skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate project based tasks.