ABOUT USAC

The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is a nonprofit, university-affiliated study abroad organization headquartered on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. Since 1982, USAC’s vision has been “a world where differences are appreciated & respected.” Through more than 50 programs around the world, we inspire international learning & global citizenship through affordable, culturally authentic academic experiences. USAC provides opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, skills, & personal development necessary to succeed in the world today.

USAC’s success is a product of our staff, both in the U.S. & abroad. We are committed to recruiting & retaining the best & seek high-energy individuals who believe in the importance of international education & enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We’re looking for an Alumni Communications/Engagement & USAC Scholarships Coordinator to oversee alumni communication & connection, & to oversee USAC scholarships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Alumni related

• Connecting with alumni to manage inquiries, communications, & engagement
• Finding & creating storytelling content around alumni & study abroad impact
• Building an alumni insight community & leading focus groups
• Recommending strategies that strengthen alumni participation & support
• Collaborating with staff who work with UNR students/alumni, as well as other department staff as appropriate
• Compiling helpful resources for recent alumni such as re-entry tips, CV, interview advice, how to articulate value of study abroad for career development
• Overseeing limited alumni events
• Gathering & managing data surrounding alumni interactions
• Organizing social media efforts specific to alumni group

Scholarships related

• Serving as main contact for internal & external stakeholders on topic of USAC scholarships
• Managing the year-round USAC scholarships process (budgeting, awardee selection, etc.)
• Recruiting, overseeing teams of volunteer scholarship essay readers across the organization (& external, as needed)
• Ensuring scholarship application documents are accurate, posted, processed in timely manner, awardees selected, & funds distributed
• Collaborating with USAC colleagues across departments including accounting (on budgets), marketing (on website updates), advising, administration, & others
• Maintaining organized files of current donor information
• Maintaining professional communication with current donors
• Providing scholarship training & informational webinars for USAC Central Office &S. Partner Universities
• Where relevant, remaining current with UNR Financial Aid office policies re: scholarship applications & disbursement
• Where possible, seeking additional USAC scholarship opportunities

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Experience interacting with alumni/students in higher education
• Strong organization & time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team
• Track record of compelling writing & successful content creation
• Data gathering & analysis experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or similar preferred
• Experience with scholarship management, budgets, spreadsheets
• Study abroad or cross-cultural experience a plus
• Event planning experience preferred
• Commitment to valuing diversity & contributing to an inclusive working & learning environment
• Creative problem-solving skills, patience, ability to juggle tasks
• Love students, alumni, & the excitement & fulfillment of international education

The position reports to the Director of Marketing, Communications, & Engagement.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least two years working with alumni or in higher education or in international education

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The duties of this job are performed in an office or home-office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, & at times stand, & walk. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands & arms. The employee must regularly lift &/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, & ability to adjust focus. Travel will be a rare occurrence in this position.

POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED WORKING HOURS

This is an exempt position & will be paid on a salary basis. The schedule is at least 40 hours per week. The normal working hours will be agreed upon with the manager & may fluctuate, or additional hours may be required, possibly including evenings & weekends. The preferred work location is Reno, Nevada, however remote candidates may be considered.

BENEFITS

University Studies Abroad Consortium offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. On the first day of employment the employee is eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan. In addition, employees have the following paid leaves: sick, annual and 13 company holidays. USAC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume, the employment application, three professional references, a cover letter summarizing why you think you would excel at this position through BambooHR and two writing samples.

Selection Procedure

Review of Application: After submission, the application will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if the qualifications are met. It is essential that applications include detailed information regarding education and experience to enable evaluation of the application.

Interview Process: Only the most qualified applicants will be considered for an interview. The interview process may include an initial panel interview, followed by subsequent assessments, in order to determine suitability for employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The University Studies Abroad Consortium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity as a core value. We support equal access and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@usac.edu.