Program Manager, Alumni Engagement

Job Description

Job Description

Priority Application Deadline

October 15, 2025

FLSA Status

Exempt

Starting Salary

Step 1 : $66,164 - $79,397

Work Location

Hybrid

About the Position

The Program Manager, Alumni Engagement supports the mission of the OHSU Foundation by building and strengthening connections between OHSU alumni, students, and the broader university community. This position manages programs, events, and digital platforms designed to foster alumni engagement, provide meaningful volunteer and experiential opportunities, and enhance affinity for OHSU. The Program Manager serves as the subject matter expert and primary administrator of the OHSU Greenhouse platform (an online mentoring community between alumni and students), collaborates across teams to execute signature alumni programs, and provides key operational and communications support to ensure alumni remain informed, connected, and engaged.

What You'll Be Doing

Program and Volunteer Management

• Serve as sole administrator and content manager of the OHSU Greenhouse platform, including backend maintenance, data analytics, user support, and being the vendor liaison

Collaborate with colleagues on the OHSU Greenhouse content planning and creation, executive presentations, and University integration

Partner with alumni communications colleagues on campaigns and initiatives leveraging Greenhouse

Track alumni engagement metrics on the platform, providing regular reports to supervisor

Experiential Engagement and Communication

Assist with event logistics including packing and printing

Assist with planning, staffing, and execution of Alumni Reunion Weekend and other signature programs

Lead alumni participation in student milestone events (e.g., Match Day, Convocation, SON Alumni Career Panels)

Independently manage logistics for select alumni events and represent the alumni team at cross-campus initiatives

Administrative Responsibilities

Manage in-office alumni storage closet, merchandise, event supplies and oversee inventory

Collaborate with Data Coordinators to ensure accurate alumni information entry and reporting in CRM

Who You Are

Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders including alumni, faculty, students, and staff

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and engage volunteers in meaningful ways

Demonstrated expertise with alumni engagement platforms, CRMs, and event management

Culturally responsive, inclusive, and committed to advancing OHSU's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Raiser's Edge preferred

Required Experience

3+ years of experience in alumni relations, volunteer management, event management, or a related field

Experience managing digital engagement platforms or online communities

Proven ability to independently manage projects from conception to execution

Preferred Experience

Prior higher education, nonprofit, or foundation experience

Experience presenting to groups and representing an organization in cross-functional settings

We want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions

Salary (Step I)

$66,164—$79,397 USD

Pay

Salary is dependent on experience. Each salary band is broken into three "steps," which correspond with an employee's experience / tenure, proficiency and performance in that specific role. New employees will typically start at step I of our pay band to allow for later growth, although more experienced candidates may be eligible to start at step II or III. The OHSU Foundation has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

Benefits

The OHSU Foundation also offers an exceptional benefits package including :

Plus, we have a flexible work environment for those who prefer a hybrid work schedule, and we close early on Fridays during the summer. Want to learn more about our other amazing benefits? Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefits.

Our Core Values

If you require support or reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please submit a request through our Accommodation Request Form.

The OHSU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The OHSU Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. In keeping with our beliefs and values, no applicant will face discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected class status, including color, age, current or future military status, disability (physical or mental), gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

The OHSU Foundation, as required by law, is making available a copy of Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

The OHSU Foundation participates in E-Verify. By law we are required to make available the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work.