Alumni Engagement Graduate Assistantship

The Alumni Engagement Team, housed in the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement Division, is seeking a graduate assistant to join our team in January 2027 for the spring semester. Join a fast-paced, energetic office and work alongside the following teams: Alumni Engagement, Communications, Events and Donor Experience. Our mission is to bring the Louisville Alumni brand to life for more than 170,000 alumni, donors and university friends.

This assistantship pays a partial in-state tuition reimbursement and a monthly stipend. Graduate assistants work 20 hours per week, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend or evening hours may be required. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Responsibilities:

Assisting in planning and executing events on multiple scales, including occasional work outside regular business hours
Assisting in recruitment, communication and engagement with alumni volunteers
Tracking and maintaining information in our alumni and donor database
Working with our communications team on program and event marketing
Assisting in the creation, marketing and promotion of engagement and event opportunities

Other opportunities are available based on experience and future career plans.

We are looking for a candidate with:

Excellent skills in organization, communication and project management
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Creative thinking skills and attention to detail
High motivation and enthusiasm
Strengths in collaboration
Competence in technology, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams
Experience in event planning or higher education, or career aspirations in those areas, is a plus but not required

Click Apply Today to send us a cover letter and resume.