Opportunities

Salary Information

CG31 - $53,580.80 - $59,532.20 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Alumni and Special Events, the Alumni Affairs Officer supports the coordination and delivery of alumni engagement and advancement initiatives that strengthen connections between College of the North Atlantic, its graduates, students, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will:

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of alumni engagement initiatives, including graduation ceremonies, reunions, and spirit initiatives.
• Facilitate graduate and student engagement activities, including orientation and other transition-focused events, while promoting alumni programming across College campuses and programs.
• Coordinate and maintain alumni communications channels, including social media platforms, promotional materials, alumni publications, and informational resources.
• Provide administrative and operational support for alumni relations projects, career and employer engagement activities, outreach initiatives, and maintenance of alumni records and database information. 
• Serve as a primary point of contact for alumni inquiries received through email, telephone, and social media, providing timely and professional responses. 
• Provide information to graduates on career-related initiatives and employer engagement activities.
• Provide support for volunteer and community led activities working with alumni and partners to foster meaningful connections and opportunities to strengthen the CNA community. 
• Perform other related duties, as required, to support the effective operation of the Alumni department and the successful delivery of related events.
  
  

Screening Criteria

• Diploma in Business Administration, or related field (equivalencies will be considered).
• Recent, relevant experience in planning, organizing, and delivering programs or events designed to actively involve participants.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of engagement initiatives and strategies.
• Knowledge of event planning, coordination and management.
• Client focused and commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize workload while meeting established deadlines.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Relationship building skills.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

The position may require occasional travel, as needed, with requirements determined in consultation with departmental management.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated. 

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Topsail Road Office, St. John's. 
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at diane.grandy@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!