Alumni Engagement Manager
Alumni Engagement Manager
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Job Description
Well-established university ranked in the top 200 internationally
Would suit candidates from education non-profit or corporate backgrounds
Permanent role Dunedin New Zealand
The Organisation
The University of Otago is New Zealands oldest university with a proud record of delivering high quality teaching and research. Established in Dunedin with campuses elsewhere in New Zealand the university currently educates 19000 students with plans to grow this number over the next 5 years. With a strong commitment to excellence the university ranks first among New Zealand universities for the quality of its teaching.
The university is proud of its local and international alumni who are strong supporters of the university its traditions and its aspirations. Donor support is vital for the university enabling it to develop its teaching and research capacities along with the ability to offer scholarships and maintain facilities.
Over the past several years the university has broadened alumni engagement and development capabilities establishing a clear link between engagement and advancement fundraising. The enhanced structure and resourcing of the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) demonstrates the commitment of the university to this strategy.
The Role
The Alumni Engagement Manager will create a highly professional and engaged network of alumni and designated friends which encourages loyalty affinity and life-long learning to build sustained support for the University of Otago.
Reporting to the Director Development and Alumni Relations and fully contributing as a key member of the DARO management team you will lead the development implementation and evaluation of alumni relations strategies aligned with the University of Otagos strategic objectives. You will collaborate and build relationships with key colleagues within divisions and departments and provide advice and support for them to engage effectively with their alumni.
Skills Required
You will be a proven leader with experience gained in developing and delivering client-centric programmes ideally but not essentially in alumni relations or other advancement disciplines including fundraising marketing or communications in higher education non-profit or corporate environments.
You have strong leadership and management skills including the ability to direct and implement policy develop and execute strategic plans manage a budget and lead a team of specialist staff.
You will also:
Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively and quickly gain credibility with a wide variety of alumni individuals groups and organisations along with the skills to engage confidently and diplomatically with distinguished alumni and high-profile public figures.
Be capable of developing networks and the ability to manage stakeholders to maintain collaborative and productive working relationships across all sectors domestically and internationally.
Possess project management skills with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget within a complex organisational structure.
Be available to undertake domestic and international travel.
If youre energised and excited to engage positively with alumni to maintain and enhance their support for the University of Otago then apply HERE by submitting your cover letter responding to the skills required above along with your resume quoting ref. Please apply using the above link through NGO Recruitment. Direct applications to the University via email or University of Otago careers website may not be considered.
Alternatively phone Mike Hurdle on 61 (0)to have a candidate information pack emailed to you.
Please note there is no formal closing date for this role if you are interested we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Information
Contact: Mike Hurdle
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
Location: About Dunedin
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
