Events & Engagement Coordinator

Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a distinguished non-profit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dedicated to providing transformative education and fostering a supportive community for its students. Established with a mission to influence the world through Spirit-empowered education and service, ORU embraces a culture rooted in strong values, commitment, and an environment where faculty and staff attentively contribute to shaping meaningful student experiences. As a faith-based university, ORU blends academic excellence with spiritual growth, aiming to nurture and develop leaders who positively impact society both locally and globally. The university prides itself on a collaborative and passionate team atmosphere, where every member takes pride in making the university a better place for its students and alumni alike.

The Alumni Engagement Coordinator position at Oral Roberts University is a full-time role focused on strengthening the relationship between the university and its alumni community. This important position coordinates a variety of programs, projects, and activities aimed at engaging alumni strategically and maintaining their strong connection with ORU. The role involves comprehensive event planning and execution, including administrative support related to alumni events, managing event management platforms, and preparing detailed reports to track and evaluate engagement efforts. The coordinator serves as a key point of contact for alumni and guests during events, ensuring they experience excellent customer service and fostering positive alumni relations. This role requires agility in handling multiple projects, attention to detail, and a capacity to systematically manage and deliver timely results.

The position also demands regular communication updates to constituents about university matters and details essential for event success, such as RSVP tracking, registration follow-ups, and troubleshooting. The individual will be responsible for maintaining detailed post-event records to monitor attendance metrics like check-ins, cancellations, and no-shows. A high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and interpersonal skills is paramount, given the close working relationships with alumni, donors, faculty, administration, and external vendors. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary, with additional skills in project management or event software considered a plus. Candidates must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for work-related errands and exhibit the ability to learn new database and software systems swiftly. This role plays a vital part in exemplifying ORU’s commitment to nurturing alumni engagement and ensuring sustained support for the university’s mission and programs.