Alumni Relations Manager

Job Description

You will lead on activities that engage alumni enable academic & administrative colleagues to maintain strong connections with graduates in order to unlock contributions that support the Universitys strategic objectives. The diverse needs & interests ofthe alumni community requires a complex approach, involving formal associations, events, as well as printed & online communication channels and the delivery of specific services to alumni.Client DetailsMy client is ranked in the top 30 of all UK universities. Through world-class research that expands minds and changes lives, they inspire individuals to succeed academically, socially and personally.DescriptionProviding leadership amongst relevant internal stakeholders (e.g. Careers Services, Student Recruitment, academic departments, current students) to create and manage engaging opportunities for alumni to support the work of the University.Being responsible for developing and managing the production and distribution of online and offline alumni communications, including the quarterly e-newsletter.Leading the creation of engaging content for social media and University webpages, and managing dedicated alumni social media platforms. Liaising with the Operations Manager to make effective use of the alumni database, to provide reports for management purposes, and supporting efforts to improve the quality of data. Managing volunteering programmes in collaboration with academic and administrative colleagues, including registration processes, volunteer communications, evaluation and stewardship e.g. for professional networking eventsWorking closely with the Development/ Philanthropy team to ensure that fundraising goals are promoted across all alumni channels, and to work jointly on specific events.Taking responsibility for reactive communication with alumni, maintaining a professional and engaging approach.Taking an active role in managing the engagement of key alumni groups, volunteers and high profile graduates.Developing a sophisticated level of knowledge about the graduate community, and building personal relationships with key alumni to engage them for the benefit of the University.Supporting the recruitment, induction and management of allocated staff to include any temporary staff, volunteers and student interns.Supporting the alumni events programme, as well as representing the University at alumni (and other) events in the UK (and possibly overseas) and to undertake occasional evening and weekend work.Monitoring and working within the agreed alumni relations expenditure budget and to assist in participation of any benchmarking or accreditation activity.ProfileDemonstrable track record in building alumni engagement campaigns on a personal and mass scaleExperience of developing and delivering engaging alumni eventsEvidence of being a confident communicator, able to produce exceptional written content to engage audiences Demonstrable skills in relationship management - maintaining and building new relationships with alumni and supportersExperience of budget managementExperience working in higher education Experience of working collaboratively as part of an integrated marketing communications teamJob Offer£39,000 - £46,000

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Alumni Relations Manager