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Alumni Engagement Officer
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Salary range: $71,718.40 - $85,425.60. · Full-time
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- Salary range: $71,718.40 - $85,425.60.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Original job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
The Opportunity
Job classification: A5068 - Information Officer II
Salary range: $71,718.40 - $85,425.60. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.
Hours per week: 40
Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year
Deadline to apply: end of day October 4, 2026
Are you a connector, a creator, and a champion of community? Join our dynamic Alumni Engagement team and help shape meaningful experiences that inspire pride and lifelong connection to SAIT. As the Alumni Engagement Officer, you’ll be at the heart of designing and delivering innovative programming that celebrates our alumni, supports our students, and strengthens relationships across campus and beyond.
Reporting to the Manager, Alumni Engagement, you’ll lead projects that bring people together - whether through signature events, storytelling, or strategic partnerships. We’re looking for someone who thrives on collaboration, has a sharp eye for detail, and brings a customer-first mindset to everything they do. You’re equal parts relationship builder, project manager, and event strategist. You’ll work closely with teams across Advancement, Communications, Marketing, SAIT’s schools and departments, and external partners to elevate alumni engagement and showcase the incredible impact of our graduates. If you’re passionate about creating memorable experiences, love a good challenge, and want to make your mark by evolving and owning alumni programming - this is your opportunity.
How You'll Contribute
- Develop, implement, and enhance student and alumni engagement programs that foster meaningful connections and support SAIT's strategic priorities.
- Manage a portfolio of core alumni programs and initiatives, while identifying and launching new opportunities to increase alumni engagement and participation.
- Partner with schools, departments, and campus partners to create impactful alumni experiences, strengthen collaboration, and maximize engagement opportunities.
- Work closely with Advancement Communications to develop and execute communication strategies that promote alumni programs, events, and initiatives.
- Collaborate with fundraising, donor relations, and sponsorship teams to support alumni giving, stewardship activities, sponsorship fulfillment, and recognition programs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, students, donors, and community partners, creating valuable networking, mentorship, and engagement opportunities.
- Track and evaluate alumni engagement metrics, using insights to enhance programming and strengthen alumni connections with the institution.
- Support the planning and execution of student, alumni, donor, and institutional events, including orientations, convocation, mentorship programs, and recognition events.
- Coordinate event logistics, registrations, communications, budgets, project timelines, and partner engagement to ensure successful event delivery.
- Prepare event materials, including project briefs, executive briefings, speaking notes, and scripts, while providing exceptional service to alumni and internal partners.
- Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Public Relations
- 5-7 years in program development and delivery
- 2-3 years in post-secondary alumni relations, community engagement or communications
- Demonstrated experience in communications, customer service, program development, and event planning
- Proven ability to launch initiatives, manage projects, and deliver engaging programs and events
- Strong relationship-building skills with senior leaders, volunteers, alumni, donors, and community partners
- Experience using data, metrics, and technology to evaluate outcomes and drive continuous improvement
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment
- Creative, proactive, and adaptable, with a collaborative approach and passion for innovation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and activities
Together, we build bold futures
At SAIT, We Equip You With The Resources You Need To Shape Bold Futures For Yourself And Our Communities. We Offer a Comprehensive Package Including
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
About SAIT
At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.
We’re committed to community and belonging
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT .
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage student and alumni engagement programs, events, communications, and partnerships that strengthen connections with SAIT and support its strategic priorities. Coordinate event logistics and materials, collaborate with campus and external teams, and evaluate engagement metrics to improve programming and support fundraising, stewardship, sponsorship, and recognition activities.
Requirements
A diploma in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or Public Relations is requested, along with 5–7 years of program development and delivery experience and 2–3 years in post-secondary alumni relations, community engagement, or communications. Candidates should bring strong communications, project and event management, relationship-building, analytical, organizational, and customer-service skills, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems; occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Skills
- Alumni Engagement
- Program Development
- Event Planning
- Project Management
- Communications
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Data Analysis
- Metrics Evaluation
- Partnership Development
- Budget Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- CRM Systems
- Problem-Solving
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Mental Health Support
- Health Spending Account
- Professional Development
- Tuition Support
- Defined Benefit Pension
- Free Fitness Facilities
- Group Fitness Classes
- Campus Dining Options
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Marketing
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
Keywords
- Alumni Engagement
- Student Engagement
- Program Development
- Event Planning
- Project Management
- Communications Strategy
- Relationship Building
- Community Engagement
- Post-Secondary Education
- Fundraising
- Donor Relations
- Sponsorship Fulfillment
- Stewardship
- Recognition Programs
- Mentorship
- Event Logistics
- Event Registration
- Budget Coordination
- Project Timelines
- Engagement Metrics
- Data Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Executive Briefings
- Speaking Notes
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- CRM Systems