Job Description

ApplyAssistant to the Director of Alumni Engagement
University Development and Alumni Relations

Longview

06-10-2025

Director of Alumni Engagement

Full-Time staff position working primarily on weekdays

LeTourneau University is seeking a competent, creative, and fun-loving professional to assist the Director of Alumni Engagement in building and maintaining strong, meaningful relationships with our alumni community. The Assistant will play a critical role in event coordination, communication, data management, and alumni engagement efforts that reflect the heart and mission of the university. This position requires professionalism, warmth, and the ability to interact with constituents of all backgrounds—including alumni, donors, parents, students, and faculty—with grace, respect, and enthusiasm.

Administrative Support

• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and organize meetings for the Director of Alumni Engagement
• Maintain alumni records and contact data in the university’s CRM system
• Assist with budget tracking, reimbursements, vendor coordination, and office organization

Event Support & Execution 

• Support planning and execution of signature events like Homecoming, reunions, and alumni gatherings
• Coordinate logistics, volunteer teams, guest communications, and event follow-up
• Create hospitable and joyful environments that reflect Christlike service

Creative Communications

• Assist in developing newsletters, event invitations, alumni stories, and digital campaigns
• Collaborate on social media strategy and creative content that celebrates alumni impact
• Help with photography, video content, and archiving alumni history

Engagement & Outreach

• Serve as a warm and professional point of contact for alumni, parents, and friends of the university
• Represent the Alumni Office at campus events.
• Assist with mentorship programs and initiatives connecting students with alumni
• Help greet alumni and guests who drop by the office

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience in alumni relations, student affairs, advancement, or event planning is helpful
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people—alumni, donors, students, faculty, and vendors
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and Christian character
• Creative thinker with attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable with technology, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark)
• Familiarity with CRM systems and social media platforms a plus
• Willingness to learn and be an efficient user of LeTourneau’s fundraising software, Raiser’s Edge, is crucial.
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission and values of LeTourneau University

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. LeTourneau University provides a significant benefit package, which includes medical and life insurance and contribution to a retirement program.

July 1, 2025

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

Applications are required and are available from www.letu.edu/jobs or from the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX. Send completed application, and a current resume to:

LeTourneau University
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 7001
Longview, Texas 75607-7001
FAX (903) 233-4103
E-mail address: HumanResources@letu.edu

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.

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