Why This Role Stands Out
This part-time role offers valuable hands-on experience in alumni relations and project management within a reputable foundation dedicated to advancing Indiana University. You'll thrive here if you are organized, collaborative, and eager to develop skills in communications and community engagement while supporting meaningful initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to a purpose-driven organization.
Quick Overview
Job Description
The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) advances Indiana University by strengthening the relationships and resources that help IU thrive. As an IUF employee, you’ll be part of a team that supports the shared success of both the Indiana University Foundation and the Indiana University Alumni Association, bringing together philanthropy, alumni engagement, and meaningful connections to advance IU and its communities.
Together, we connect alumni, donors, and friends with opportunities to make a difference for Indiana University. Whether inspiring generosity, building lifelong relationships, or providing the expertise and support that make this work possible, every member of our team contributes to IU’s impact.
At IUF, we value collaboration, innovation, data-informed strategy, and meaningful relationships. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where people can grow, contribute their unique perspectives, and do purpose-driven work in support of IU today and for generations to come.
The Indiana University Alumni Association (IUAA) is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Affinity Engagement Associate to support initiatives that strengthen engagement among Indiana University's identity-based alumni communities.
This part-time temporary position provides hands-on experience in alumni relations, project management, communications, research, and higher education advancement. The role is ideal for a graduate or professional student interested in community engagement, nonprofit organizations, communications, or higher education.
What You'll Do
- Support project planning, timelines, meeting coordination, agendas, notes, and follow-up action items.
- Assist with communications and outreach efforts across IU's identity-based alumni communities.
- Develop and schedule digital content, project updates, and engagement communications.
- Maintain planning calendars, project trackers, and departmental resources.
- Conduct research on alumni engagement trends and best practices.
- Assist with reports, presentations, dashboards, and assessment projects.
- Support the planning and execution of events, programs, and volunteer engagement activities.
- Track participation data and assist with post-event reporting.
- Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
- Currently enrolled as a graduate or professional student at Indiana University during the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Commitment to fostering inclusive engagement and working effectively with diverse communities.
This is a part-time temporary position onsite at the Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center in Bloomington, Indiana.
This position requires local travel and periodic travel to the Indianapolis office. Occasional events may also require support outside of normal business hours.
This role will be posted for 10 days minimum but may remain open longer. The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.