Manager, International Alumni Engagement

**Position Purpose and Summary**

As key ambassadors of TWU, University Advancement staff aspire to the highest standards of achievement, accountability, and excellence in communications, offering their various gifts and expertise to advance the reputation of TWU as Canada’s premier Christian Global Liberal Arts University. University Advancement supports the vision of the University by connecting people to God’s work of transformation in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff.

The Alumni Engagement Manager, International Alumni is responsible for implementing engagement opportunities and initiatives to develop meaningful relationships with international alumni. Through relational stewardship, engaging events, and leading an effective alumni ambassador team, the Engagement Manager invites alumni to deeper levels of participation and contribution to the TWU community.

**Key Areas of Accountability**
- ** Alumni Engagement (Participation)** - In collaboration with the Vice President of Alumni and Families, implement an effective calendar of activities, initiatives, and events to increase alumni awareness and participation among international alumni.
- ** Alumni Engagement** (**Contribution**) - Steward meaningful relationships with international alumni, inviting them to contribute to TWU’s vision to equip graduates for life. This contribution can include assisting in student recruitment, giving financially, mentoring, volunteering, hiring students, etc.
- ** Alumni Ambassadors** - In collaboration with the Vice President of Alumni and Families, recruit new international alumni ambassadors.
- ** Advancement Events**- Build relationships and connections with alumni at advancement (alumni and development) engagement events. Identify individuals to engage post-event, who have the potential to get further involved.
- ** TWU Alignment** - Develop a deep knowledge and understanding of TWU’s priorities, needs, culture, community, academic and co-curricular strengths.

**The Person**

**Skills and Abilities**
- Well-informed, positive, and engaging ambassador of the University’s vision to equip graduates for life
- Highly relational and a natural networker
- An exceptional team player, multi-tasker, and able to take the initiative and work independently.
- Excel in maintaining positive relationships with various constituents, including parents, alums, and donors
- Friendly, discerning and wise; able to navigate through challenging conversations strategically
- Able to work under time, budget, and schedule pressures
- Able to travel frequently

**Personal**

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.

A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Genuine and personal commitment to TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, and focus. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.

**Servant-Leader Way of Life**: Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts, thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

**Key Internal Interactions**

**Reports**:None.

**Reports to**:Vice President of Alumni and Families

**Standards & Requirements**

**Education**: Post-secondary degree required. Trinity Western University alumni preferred.

**Experience**: 3+ years of experience in relational management or similar experience.
- Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a significant change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the supervisor's discretion, either orally or in writing._

**Benefits Of Working at TWU**:

- A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- Tuition Benefits for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
- Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
- Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
- Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters bookstore, cafeterias, and shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
- Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and reimbursement for annual wellness/recreation-related purchases).
- Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
- Free employee parking on campus.
- Special community events throughout the year.
- A positive Christian fellowship environment.- Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of