Alumni & Community Relations Coordinator

Location: Council Bluffs, IA

Job
Type: Regular, Full-Time

Division: Institutional Advancement

Closing Date: 3/6/2026
11:59 PM Central

Description

The Alumni/Community Relations Coordinator is: (1) responsible
for the planning and implementation of programs and projects designed to identify, engage and develop Iowa Western alumni, and (2)
responsible for the coordination of community events and activities and the promotion of Iowa Western as a valued community
partner.

Job Duties
* Demonstrate IWCC’s core mission, vision and values.
* Work
closely with the Alumni Association committee and serve as ex officio Executive Director.
* Plan, implement and promote alumni programs
that support the Institute’s strategic plan in collaboration with colleagues within the Office of Institutional Advancement and throughout
the College.
* Ensure an accurate and complete alumni database.
* Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni and
through regular communication with alumni via direct contact, email blasts, alumni web pages, social media and print publications.
* Work
together with marketing staff to coordinate alumni communication plans.
* Assist and collaborate with other departments on activities
that have alumni or community components.
* Serve as the primary Iowa Western contact for external community events/activities.
* Lead
the Iowa Western VIP (volunteer) Group.
* Organize and schedule Iowa Western sponsorships of community organizations and/or events.
*
Represent Iowa Western for elect community organizations.
* Other duties as
assigned.

Qualifications
* Associates degree, plus 2 years of experience in an
applicable role; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Strong project management skills
* Excellent verbal and
written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including
co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration
* Strong organizational skills including
the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and
to manage time and output
* Excellent customer service skills required
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint)
* Ability to read, write and speak English fluently – Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other
people – Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team
* Professional in communications,
appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
* Positive attitude
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times –
Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision – Regular, prompt & reliable attendance. Availability to
occasionally work evenings and/or weekends.

Physical Demands

Physical
Demands

• Ability to lift up to 10lbs
• The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use
  hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
  regularly required to talk and hear
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.