Alumni Officer

Position Summary:

The Alumni Officer develops and implements strategies that strengthen lifelong relationships between Fort Lewis College and its alumni. Reporting to the Director of Engagement, this position builds meaningful connections with alumni through volunteer engagement, regional outreach, strategic partnerships, communications, and constituent experiences that foster pride, advocacy, participation, and philanthropy.
Working collaboratively with the Office for Advancement and campus partners, the Alumni Officer cultivates alumni involvement through programs, volunteer leadership, networking opportunities, and regional engagement initiatives that support the College's strategic priorities and philanthropic goals. This position serves as the primary relationship manager for alumni engagement efforts and works closely with the Experience Manager and the Annual Giving and Communications Coordinator to deliver coordinated engagement opportunities and communications throughout the alumni lifecycle.

Job Description:

Alumni Relationship Management and Engagement

• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with Fort Lewis College alumni to strengthen lifelong engagement with the College.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies that increase alumni participation through volunteerism, networking, mentorship, advocacy, philanthropy, and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned alumni constituencies, affinity groups, and regional alumni networks.
• Conduct strategic outreach and travel to cultivate relationships with alumni and identify opportunities for increased engagement and philanthropic involvement.
• Identify, recruit, and steward alumni volunteers who support Advancement initiatives and the mission of Fort Lewis College.

Volunteer and Affinity Engagement

• Develop and manage alumni volunteer opportunities that strengthen alumni connections while supporting institutional priorities.
• Partner with campus colleagues to expand alumni mentoring, career networking, student engagement, and volunteer initiatives.
• Support affinity-based alumni communities, advisory groups, and volunteer leadership structures, including the Native American Alumni Chapter and future affinity groups.
• Provide guidance and support to alumni volunteers to ensure meaningful and rewarding engagement experiences.
• Recognize and celebrate volunteer contributions through coordinated stewardship and recognition efforts.

Alumni Programs and Partnerships

• Collaborate with the Experience Manager to develop and execute alumni engagement opportunities locally, regionally, and virtually that strengthen alumni participation and connection.
• Partner with campus departments including Career & Workforce Development, Admissions, Athletics, Academic Affairs, and student organizations to create meaningful opportunities for alumni involvement.
• Build relationships with community organizations, employers, and regional partners that expand opportunities for alumni engagement and student success.
• Represent Fort Lewis College at alumni, campus, and community events as an ambassador for the institution and the Office for Advancement.

Communications and Philanthropic Collaboration

• Partner with the Annual Giving and Communications Coordinator to identify alumni stories, volunteer highlights, and engagement opportunities for print, digital, web, social media, and email communications.
• Collaborate with Development Officers to identify alumni with philanthropic potential and facilitate relationship-building opportunities.
• Support annual giving initiatives by encouraging alumni participation and promoting engagement opportunities that strengthen the donor pipeline.
• Ensure alumni engagement activities complement donor stewardship, fundraising priorities, and institutional communications.

Planning, Assessment, and Administration

• Assist in developing annual alumni engagement goals and operational plans aligned with the Office for Advancement strategic plan.
• Utilize the alumni and donor database to document constituent interactions, volunteer activity, engagement participation, and relationship outcomes.
• Develop targeted outreach lists and assist in segmenting alumni populations for engagement initiatives and communications.
• Monitor participation metrics and prepare regular reports evaluating alumni engagement, volunteer activity, and program effectiveness, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Assist with budget management for assigned alumni engagement initiatives and ensure compliance with College and Foundation policies.
• Participate in cross-functional Advancement planning to ensure coordinated alumni engagement, annual giving, communications, stewardship, and constituent experiences.

Other

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned, dependent upon the position's current portfolio of programs.
• Ability to travel and drive with a valid driver's license.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Specialized Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• One or more year of experience working in a similar role related to marketing, development, sales, engagement, or higher education.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience

• Experience working in higher education or nonprofit advancement;
• Demonstrated success building and sustaining volunteer programs and constituent relationships;
• Experience planning and implementing engagement initiatives and regional outreach efforts;
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Experience utilizing constituent relationship management (CRM) systems to manage engagement activities and analyze results;
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and with diverse constituent groups;
• Strong organizational and project management skills;
• Experience using data and engagement metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and inform future strategy.

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

This position reports to the Director of Engagement.Work Conditions and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Fast-paced and fluid work environment.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Light to moderate lifting is required.
• Regular local, regional, and occasional out-of-state travel to support alumni engagement activities.
• Ability to drive with a valid driver's license and be insured under Fort Lewis College's policies.

Travel

Travel is required up to 50% of the time in this role including travel for regional and national engagement, as well as conference travel as deemed appropriate. Weekend and evening obligations are also required.

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/ and Salary Range:

• Exempt
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Full Year
• Typical Work hours are 8am to 5pm Mountain Time Monday to Friday, with evening and weekend work based on event schedules. Schedules will be determined in collaboration with the Director of Engagement.

Compensation

The salary range is $50,000 to $55,500 , plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• ​Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Application materials received by 11:59 PM on August 9, 2026, will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

 
 The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 [email protected]

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 [email protected]

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.