Join to apply for the Alumni Engagement Manager role at NGO Recruitment . 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 Otago’s 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. The Organisation The University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university with a proud record of delivering high quality teaching and research. Established in Dunedin with campuses elsewhere in New Zealand, the university educates around 19,000 students and aims to grow. The university ranks first among New Zealand universities for the quality of its teaching and values donor support to strengthen teaching, research, scholarships and 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 university’s commitment to this strategy. Role and Responsibilities The Alumni Engagement Manager will: lead the development, implementation and evaluation of alumni relations strategies aligned with the university’s strategic objectives build and maintain relationships with alumni and designated friends to encourage loyalty and life-long learning collaborate with colleagues across divisions to provide advice and support for alumni engagement Skills Required You will be a proven leader with experience in developing and delivering client-centric programmes, ideally 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 policy direction, strategic planning, budgeting and team leadership. interact effectively and quickly gain credibility with a wide variety of alumni and stakeholders, including high-profile figures develop networks and manage stakeholders to sustain collaborative relationships domestically and internationally project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget be available to undertake domestic and international travel How to Apply If you’re energized to engage positively with alumni to maintain and enhance their support for the University of Otago, apply by submitting your cover letter addressing the required skills along with your resume quoting ref 1367924. Alternatively, contact Mike Hurdle on 61 (0) 3 8080 8978 to receive a candidate information pack. There is no formal closing date for this role; if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. EEO Statement NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities and can adjust the recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Details Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management Industries Higher Education and Public Relations and Communications Services Get notified about new Engagement Manager jobs in Sydney, NSW, Australia. J-18808-Ljbffr
