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Join the Alumni Council 

Applications are open! 

The Alumni Council is a group of committed alumni who represent the 115,000+ members of the MRU Alumni Association; advise the University on alumni engagement strategies; and act as alumni ambassadors in the wider community. As a Council member, you play an important role in building community and connection between the university and our alumni. 

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Applications close May 12, 2023

 

 

Meet the Council Members

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What are the Qualifications?

The Alumni Council is looking for two general members. An ideal council member: 

  • Is a graduate of Mount Royal University or Mount Royal College
  • Has prior experience in governance, strategic planning, or community/stakeholder relations
  • Has time and capacity to commit to participating at a high level in the alumni program and strategic governance activities
  • Enjoys engaging others in a productive manner and works well in collaborative team environments
  • Has prior experience on committees or boards, or is looking for the opportunity to actively learn and apply board participation best practices
  • Is comfortable with online collaboration tools such as Google Docs, Miro digital whiteboards, etc.
  • Is actively engaged with MRU, with the ability to reach out to your own network of alumni connections
  • Is comfortable with meeting new people, public speaking and/or using social media 

The Alumni Council is committed to inclusiveness and transparency.

The Council is a voice for and represents the Alumni Association membership of over 115,000 individuals in Calgary and around the world. We are committed to fostering diversity and welcome applications from individuals including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.

We recommend you review the detailed role description and time commitment expectations before applying.

I’m interested! How do I apply to be considered?

Get your resume ready and be prepared to provide summaries of your experience and why you are interested in the role. If you need accessibility support to prepare your application in an alternative format, send us a message at alumni@mtroyal.ca or call 403-440-7000. 

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If you have any questions, reach out to:

The Alumni Council at alumnicouncil@mtroyal.ca 

As lifetime members of the MRU Alumni Association, alumni have an ongoing relationship with the university which allows MRU to communicate with them about its activities. Mount Royal University complies with all guidelines as well as the university's privacy statement in the collection and use of personal information and is committed to managing this information appropriately in all university-related programming and initiatives. Any questions can be directed to alumni@mtroyal.ca.