Alumni Officer, Marketing & Engagement – Advancement & External Affairs (Temporary)

Date Posted: November 3rd, 2026

Posting Deadline: November 17th, 2026

Department: Advancement & External Affairs

Type of Employment: Full-Time Contract Running to December 8th, 2027

Group Affiliation: APC Group 5 $62,901 - $81,063

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Alumni Officer, Marketing & Engagement to join our Advancement & External Affairs team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Holiday closure
• Summer Hour Schedule
• Discounted Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director, Alumni Engagement, the Alumni Officer, Marketing & Engagement will:

• Develops and implements overall communications and marketing strategy for alumni engagement.
• Develops and implements content strategy for alumni social medial platforms (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, etc.) that informs and engages various segments of alumni.
• Monitors channels for engagement opportunities.
• Collaborates with External Affairs and Faculty Communications to strategize and share relevant content.
• Designs, creates and distributes the monthly alumni e-newsletter that is sent to all alumni.
• Works closely and coordinates with the external editor of the digital alumni magazine to produce two issues per year of the Maroon & White in house on a subscription based platform.
• Oversees and collaborates with the Advancement Communications staff member on editing and writing content for the various media that is targeted to alumni.
• Identifies, cultivates, and engages alumni, donors and prospects and builds relationships with volunteers and other key constituents connected with the university.
• Develops strategies for reaching and engaging with alumni, donors and prospects and regularly use CRM Advance database and other tools to find and update information.
• Uses strategic communications to make a persuasive verbal and written case articulating how Saint Mary's distinguishes itself from peer institutions, connecting the interests of university alumni and prospects to engagement strategies.
• Builds strong relationships with alumni through group and personal visits, and identifies ways to engage them in the life of the university, helping to develop a robust network of volunteers.
• Establishes metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication and acts on feedback to ensure communication is timely, relevant, and meets the University and audiences' needs.
• Recommends and implements cross-channel approaches to communication based institutional priorities, emerging opportunities and insights gained from data analysis.
• Maintains core campus relationships and familiarity with industry best practices and trends relevant to philanthropy and alumni engagement in higher education.
• Recommends and implements cross-channel approaches to communication based institutional priorities, emerging opportunities and insights gained from data analysis.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Alumni Officer, Marketing & Engagement you will have:

• Undergraduate degree in Communications/Marketing or Public Relations plus three (3) years of directly related experience preferably in a university setting. OR Certificate in Communications and/or Public Relations from an accredited institution and five (5) years of directly related experience preferably in a university setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database maintenance.
• Website maintenance experience an asset.
• Initiative and independent thinking.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Database maintenance.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends, as required. Access to transportation.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple, competing tasks and priorities.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].