Duquesne University

Duquesne University

Student and Alumni Services Coordinator– School of Music

Pittsburgh, PA, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 41 days ago
Leadership

About the role

  • The Alumni and Student Engagement Coordinator serves as a vital liaison between the Mary Pappert School of Music, its alumni, and current students.
  • Additionally, the position coordinates student funding opportunities and contributes to the planning and execution of key School of Music events.

Responsibilities

  • Alumni Engagement Builds and maintains a strong network of alumni connections to foster lifelong engagement with the School of Music.
  • Partners with faculty and staff to involve alumni in concerts, receptions, and university-wide events such as Homecoming, DUQ Days, and Christmas at Duquesne.
  • Collaborates with University Advancement staff to support fundraising initiatives, cultivating alumni as potential donors, sponsors, and advocates for the School of Music.
  • Administrative Coordination Administers the School of Music micro-grant program and manage the allocation of endowed funding for student academic and professional expenses.
  • Provides the Music Student Success Coach with administrative support during periods of high demand within each semester, such as course registration.
  • Supports the Hire-a-Musician program by updating artists profiles on the school website, collecting and vetting new memberships, and maintaining database accuracy.
  • Collaborates with school leadership and staff to plan and execute School of Music events, including but not limited to orientation, open houses, receptions, and more.
  • Manages student-teacher placements and maintain the cooperating-teacher database.
  • This role strengthens alumni engagement through relationship-building, storytelling, event participation, and donor cultivation, while also providing essential support services to enrolled students.

Compensation

  • This role strengthens alumni engagement through relationship-building, storytelling, event participation, and donor cultivation, while also providing essential support services to enrolled students.
  • Additionally, the position coordinates student funding opportunities and contributes to the planning and execution of key School of Music events.
  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Alumni Engagement Builds and maintains a strong network of alumni connections to foster lifelong engagement with the School of Music.
  • Coordinates the School of Music Alumni Advisory Council and cultivate relationships with graduates to promote new membership.
  • Collect and share professional highlights, achievements, and stories of current students as well as graduates of promotional and advancement purposes.
  • Partners with faculty and staff to involve alumni in concerts, receptions, and university-wide events such as Homecoming, DUQ Days, and Christmas at Duquesne.

Benefits

  • Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.
  • Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
  • Student Support Services Supports music education and music therapy students in obtaining required clearances.
  • Additional duties related to the music education program, as assigned, including serving as a liaison between the School of Music and the School of Education.

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