Robert Jost

About Robert Jost

Business professional focused on best-in-class results, operational excellence with academic and professional experience within business, higher education, and politics. Unique combination of entrepreneurial, team-oriented leadership, excellent communication and brand building skills with the driving mission of providing optimal role performance while improving the welfare of the community.

Experience

1. Interim Director of Alumni Affairs at Central Connecticut State University

   Central Connecticut State University

   Mar 2022 — Present · New Britain, CT, US

   Engaged a diverse group of alumni by providing opportunities to reconnect, socialize, support each other and our students, and serve their alma mater.• Supported the fundraising activities of the University’s Institutional Advancement Division• Launched a recruitment initiative that resulted in more alumni becoming involved in committee work and events• Coordinated special events such as Homecoming, Annual Alumni Awards Program, Back to School Collection Drive, and Senior Toast• Provided oversight to the alumni board, alumni committees, and clubs• Provided leadership of the alumni board with advice and knowledge on the priorities of the University and the best ways to support those goals.• Developed and managed the annual Alumni Association budget • Identified new and fostered existing affinity partnerships that resulted in approximately in revenue annually for the Alumni Association• Forged a partnership with the Office of Student Activities to provide opportunities for alumni to interact with students• Coordinated, in partnership with PCI, the launch of the 2024 Alumni Directory and Oral History, as directed by the Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Education

• Eastern Connecticut State University

  Master of Science, Organizational Management

  2005 — 2008

• Northeastern University

  Doctor of Education (EdD), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  2014 — 2018

• Eastern Connecticut State University

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Residence Life
• Public Speaking
• Conflict Resolution
• Academic Advising
• Student Leadership
• Social Media
• Student Engagement
• Student Counseling
• Student Development
• Higher Education Administration
• Facebook
• Staff Development
• Event Planning
• Program Development
• Student Affairs
• Higher Education